Two rounds of storms tracked across portions of  northwest IL on Monday bringing torrential rain, occasional lightning, and gusty winds.  The first round moved through late morning and early afternoon along Interstate 80 from  the Quad Cities, towards Princeton IL.  Rain amounts over 1 inch were common with some totals over 3 inches reported in Bureau county in IL.  This caused some localized flash flooding occurred with these storms.  The second round of storms developed after 7pm across northeast IA and southern WI.  These tracked southeast into northern IL with gusty winds and torrential rain reported.

Flash Flood in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:00:00 to 04-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported that several roads in town were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:10:00 to 04-JUL-22 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported that roads were washed out in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 12:57:00 to 04-JUL-22 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The NWS in Chicago relayed a public report of a 12 inch diameter tree down.

Flash Flood in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:10:00 to 04-JUL-22 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEPUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public shared a video on social media showing street flooding in Dpue with water flooding an estimated 6 inches deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 14:26:00 to 04-JUL-22 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDOTT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an 8 inch diameter tree limb down on Washington Street in Ridott. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-22 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 8 to 12 inch diameter based on a photo shared on social media. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:30:00 to 04-JUL-22 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NABB
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a garage door damaged along with a few trees down on property. There is also erratic corn damage in fields near residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:30:00 to 04-JUL-22 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NABB
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that the highest winds lasted 5 minutes with winds over 55 MPH lasting for approximately 10 minutes. Torrential rains also occurred during the entire time.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 05-JUL-22 22:01:00 to 05-JUL-22 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported a 1 inch tree limb down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUL-22 13:33:00 to 04-JUL-22 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENNEPIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer reported several tree limbs down, and power out for several hours. Also had a 2 inch diameter, 6 foot tall apple tree uprooted. The time of the event was estimated using radar.