Numerous clusters of strong thunderstorms developed along an outflow boundary and ahead of a slowly approaching cold front during the evening of August 29th.  Some of the thunderstorm cells merged and produced damaging wind gusts in excess of 60mph, particularly across Vermilion County.  Excessive rainfall rates led to scattered flash flooding across central Illinois as well.

Hail in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 20:32:00 to 29-AUG-22 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 21:27:00 to 29-AUG-22 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing across the roadway at Pisgah Road and Highway 104 southeast of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:12:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOMAC
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and a power pole were blown down near the 100 block of Grant Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:35:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree limbs were blown down on Denmark Road about 2 miles northwest of Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:35:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:30:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down and a transformer caught on fire near the 1700 block of Washington Street.

Flash Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 21:15:00 to 30-AUG-22 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing across numerous streets in Mattoon...including Western Avenue and Charleston Avenue.  Vehicles were stalled in high water on Charleston Avenue between 14th Street and 15th Street and on Charleston Avenue near 26th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:35:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down on Poland Road in Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:40:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW TOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were damaged in Kickapoo State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:22:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Bismarck.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 20:32:00 to 29-AUG-22 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENVILLE
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARMSTRONG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 17:30:00 to 29-AUG-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Route 97 south of Salisbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:04:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADFORDTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:55:00 to 29-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CERRO GORDO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  A flag pole was bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 29-AUG-22 18:45:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches and power lines were blown down.