A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across parts of northern Illinois and all of central Illinois during the evening of July 11th producing areas of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 19:30:00 to 11-JUL-20 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Damage to power lines was reported in Nelson.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 19:35:00 to 11-JUL-20 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts were estimated between 60 mph and 70 mph.  Numerous small tree limbs were blown down, a few were 6 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 20:19:00 to 11-JUL-20 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of trees blown down in Pontiac were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 20:24:00 to 11-JUL-20 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Fairbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 20:49:00 to 11-JUL-20 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 20:55:00 to 11-JUL-20 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAIDWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 21:00:00 to 11-JUL-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONARGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in east Onarga.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 21:17:00 to 11-JUL-20 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISSNA PARK
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 21:20:00 to 11-JUL-20 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIMESTONE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was blown down onto Route 113 west of W 3000 N Road.

Heavy Rain in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 19:54:00 to 11-JUL-20 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 1.83 inches was measured in one hour, most occurred in less than 30 minutes.

Heavy Rain in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 20:04:00 to 11-JUL-20 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSEILLES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 1.81 inches was measured in one hour, most occurred in less than 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 11-JUL-20 19:35:00 to 11-JUL-20 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA SALLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were blown down.