During the early afternoon of Thursday, May 19, 2022, a complex of thunderstorms expanded and intensified over sections of south-central Missouri. Thunderstorms quickly became strong to severe as the complex tracked east-northeast, impacting east-central Missouri, southeast Missouri, west-central Illinois and southwest Illinois. Numerous thunderstorms embedded within the broad complex exhibited signs of rotation, resulting in nine confirmed tornadoes. Of the nine tornadoes, six tornadoes occurred in Missouri and three occurred in Illinois. In Missouri, five of the six tornadoes were rated EF-0 and one tornado was rated EF-1. In Illinois, two tornadoes were rated EF-0, while the third was rated EF-1. In addition to the nine tornadoes, several locations were impacted by straight-line wind damage. The greatest impact from straight-line winds extended west to east through sections of southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois. The most extensive straight-line wind damage was in a swath from Desloge, MO through Chester, IL. Between the tornadoes and straight-line winds, much of the damage was similar in nature, taking out several trees, damaging outbuildings, machine sheds, and a few grain silos. Some residential homes also suffered damage, largely due to fallen trees, large limbs and/or flying debris. No fatalities nor injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:25:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread wind damage across Chester. Numerous trees, tree limbs, power poles and power lines were blown down around town. Also, a couple of houses sustained damage from fallen trees.  Several businesses were damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUMA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees onto Illinois Route 155 in Ruma. Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Baldwin. In the Sparta and Eden areas, numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Several buildings in Sparta sustained minor damage from fallen trees and tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:28:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage around Freeburg. About 2 miles south southwest of Freeburg, a machine shed was mostly destroyed. On the west side of Freeburg, several homes sustained roof damage from fallen trees and tree limbs. Also, numerous power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN CARBON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:44:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew off part of the roof of a house into a tree approximately 100 yards away.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:46:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASCOUTAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:55:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUM HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree in Addieville. In Nashville, numerous tree limbs were blown down around town, as well as several power lines. Also, a small shed was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:56:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, numerous tree limbs and several power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 17:00:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew off some shingles from the roof of a house as well as several tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 17:14:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYESPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to several structures in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXAS CORNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew off part of the roof of a church on East Main Street near intersection with Walnut Street. Also, numerous tree limbs were blown down around Belleville. A large tree was blown onto a house in Shiloh causing moderate roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:52:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:44:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down over a residence just east of Summerfield Street/St. Jacob Road, 1 mile north of Summerfield, IL. Trees suffered damage on the property before the tornado continued north-northeast through a small, open field. The tornado impacted a row of trees on the north edge of the field, entered another field and lifted approximately one minute after initially developing. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 0.23 miles and a max path width of 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:53:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTELSO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down briefly 2.8 miles east-southeast of Okawville, Illinois, traveled 1.6 miles northeast and lifted 3.9 miles east-northeast of Okawville, Illinois. A few sheds and outbuildings suffered damage along the path of the tornado, including one shed that was completely destroyed. Maximum wind speed of the tornado was estimated at 85 mph at the site of the destroyed shed. Crop damage was also observed. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 1.65 miles and a max path width of 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 17:04:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BADEN BADEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado crossed into southern Bond County at the intersection of Keysport Road and Schrage Road. It continued to travel to the north northeast. It caused roof damage to an outbuilding as well as snapping off a couple of large trees at a farm on Drake School Road, just west of intersection with Millersburg Road. It eventually crossed Interstate 70 just southwest of Exit 45 on the southeast side of Greenville. It lifted and dissipated along Illinois Route 127 just north of intersection with Bowman Industrial Drive. The tornado was rated EF1 in Bond County with a path length of 10.9 miles and a max path width of 250 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported. Overall, the tornado was rated EF1 with a path length of 16.65 miles and a max path width of 250 yards.

Tornado in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAY-22 16:57:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with estimated maximum wind speeds of 110 mph impacted northern Clinton and southern Bond counties in Illinois. The tornado touched down around 5:57 PM 3.6 miles north of Breese (Clinton County), just west of Jamestown Road, about half a mile south of intersection with Tin Shanty Road. Three farms in this area sustained damage to a number of buildings, as well as one residence. The tornado continued to travel to the north northeast with additional damage to several more residences and outbuildings before crossing into southern Bond County, at the intersection of Keysport Road and Schrage Road. The tornado was rated EF1 in Clinton County with a path length of 5.75 miles and a max path width of 250 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.