Scattered thunderstorms were moving across portions of northeast Illinois during the morning of July 19th producing mainly heavy rain.  A second line of severe thunderstorms then moved across northeast and central Illinois during the late morning of July 19th producing wind damage in many areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:40:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURBANK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wind gusts to 65 mph were measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:24:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS HGTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:17:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER GLEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:35:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANSON PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down in Forest Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:40:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A very large tree limb was blown down in a backyard.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:42:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK LAWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and wires were blown down on Kostner Avenue around 99th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:20:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEOTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A rotten tree fell onto a house in the 100 block of West Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:19:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELMONT RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A fence was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:05:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A 3 to 6 inch diameter tree limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:08:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNAHON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:16:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LENOX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Route 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:56:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Carbon Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:57:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down in Coal City.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:04:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOULDER HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down completely blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:50:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down at the boat launch at Stratton State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:48:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:17:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:45:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down which knocked down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:40:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANSOM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto power lines in Ransom.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:31:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSEILLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs were blown down in Marseilles.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 09:23:00 to 19-JUL-20 09:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous tree limbs were blown down on the south side of Mendota.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Minor flooding was reported in Nowell Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:35:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was snapped off a tree near St. Joseph Church.  A few other smaller tree limbs were blown down nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:42:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHERLY ISLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree limbs and numerous smaller tree limbs were blown down near Balbo Drive and Michigan Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:45:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was blown down in Lakeview blocking a residential road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 07:15:00 to 19-JUL-20 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-20 10:15:00 to 19-JUL-20 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down onto a utility pole and power lines near Division and Hamilton Streets.  A transformer was also blown down.