Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, April 2, 2025

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, April 2, 2025
Start: 2025-04-02T08:10
End: 2025-04-02T19:13
Location: Illinois

April 2, 2025 · NWS ILX · 78 events in 17 counties and zones

An area of low pressure tracked from southeastern Nebraska during the morning of April 2nd to western Wisconsin by evening, triggering two rounds of convection across central Illinois. Round 1 occurred during the morning when a line of thunderstorms along the trailing cold front pushed into the Illinois River Valley.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 78

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ILX wrote it up.

An area of low pressure tracked from southeastern Nebraska during the morning of April 2nd to western Wisconsin by evening, triggering two rounds of convection across central Illinois.

Round 1 occurred during the morning when a line of thunderstorms along the trailing cold front pushed into the Illinois River Valley. These storms were generally sub-severe, but one cell produced a downburst with estimated winds in excess of 70 mph across parts of Logan County, downing a few trees, tearing the roof off a business, and flipping 3 semis in and near Lincoln.

Round 2 materialized by early afternoon as storms re-developed along an outflow boundary from the morning convection along the I-55 corridor. These storms tapped into a moderately unstable and highly sheared environment and quickly became severe. Six tornadoes touched down...including a long-track EF-2 tornado that remained on the ground for nearly 45 miles and impacted parts of Cumberland, Clark, and Edgar counties before crossing into Vigo County, Indiana. Numerous reports of wind damage and large hail were received as the storms congealed into a line and pushed eastward across I-57 by early evening. The largest reported hail stones were the size of eggs (2 in diameter) in Springfield in Sangamon County and just northwest of Latham in southern Logan County.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 2, 5:02 AM CST, 3 hours 8 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

A significant severe weather event will unfold later today. The highest probabilities (greater than 10% chance) for tornadoes continue to be focused along/southeast of a Champaign to Taylorville line this afternoon.
Very strong southerly winds will develop today...with gusts reaching as high as 50-55mph along the I-57 corridor.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will lead to a risk for excessive rainfall and flooding issues along and south of I-70...where a Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon through Sunday morning.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 5:02 AM CST, 3 hours 8 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion...Updated Aviation
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
602 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A significant severe weather event will unfold later today. The
  highest probabilities (greater than 10% chance) for tornadoes
  continue to be focused along/southeast of a Champaign to
  Taylorville line this afternoon.

- Very strong southerly winds will develop today...with gusts
  reaching as high as 50-55mph along the I-57 corridor.

- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will lead to a risk
  for excessive rainfall and flooding issues along and south of
  I-70...where a Flood Watch is in effect from this afternoon
  through Sunday morning.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 354 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...Severe Weather Today...

08z/3am surface analysis shows a warm front extending from Kansas
to western Tennessee. Clusters of non-severe elevated convection
have developed well north of the boundary across central Illinois.
These storms will continue to shift steadily northward and will be
mostly N/NE of the KILX CWA by daybreak. Meanwhile further west, a
more significant line of convection has formed along a cold front
from eastern Kansas into Oklahoma. This line is expected to
continue tracking E/NE into the Illinois River Valley after 8am.
Forecast soundings suggest the convection will be elevated by the
time it arrives here: however, gusty winds and hail will be likely
with the strongest cells. Based on 06z HRRR/RAP data, it appears
the line will shift eastward to the I-55 corridor and weaken
somewhat by late morning...before renewed convection fires along
the leading edge/outflow by mid-afternoon. As has been seen by
the past several model runs, the most significant severe weather
risk will likely unfold east of the I-55 corridor this afternoon
as the cells become surface-based and interact with a moderately
unstable and highly sheared environment. While wind profiles will
become more unidirectional after the warm front lifts into the
southern Great Lakes, a very strong jet streak aloft will
contribute to impressive speed shear. As a result, think initial
storm mode will be supercellular...with a resulting large hail and
tornado risk. The cells will rapidly grow upscale into a line as
they push across the I-57 corridor...with a continued threat of
damaging wind gusts and embedded tornadoes. Some of the tornadoes
could potentially be strong, with the latest SPC outlook
highlighting a 10% or greater chance for an EF-2 or stronger
tornado along/southeast of a Champaign to Taylorville line. The
convective line will then rapidly push into Indiana and exit the
KILX CWA by early evening.

...Strong Winds Today...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect for all of central Illinois this
afternoon and for locations along/east of I-55 into the evening.
Wind gusts have consistently been in the 25-35mph range since last
evening and will remain at this magnitude through mid-morning when
forecast soundings indicate the low-level inversion will break
and higher momentum air from aloft will mix to the surface. Latest
regional VAD wind profilers show the 850mb jet streak has
increased to 65-70kt from the Ozarks northeastward into central
Illinois. The 00z NAM shows this powerful jet translating
northeastward today, and as the inversion erodes in the warm
sector...very strong winds will reach the surface. Based on the
expected location of the jet core, think wind gusts will be
maximized along the I-57 corridor from mid-morning through mid-
afternoon. HRRR has consistently shown gusts in the 45-50mph range
across this area, but would not be surprised to see a few gusts
perhaps as high as 60mph. Considered upgrading locations
along/east of I-57 to a High Wind Warning, but opted instead to
maintain the current Advisory and highlight peak wind gusts as
high as 55mph.

 ...Flood Risk Across Southeast Illinois...

The cold front will settle southward and stall across the Ohio
River Valley tonight as it becomes parallel to the upper level
flow. The boundary will remain quasi-stationary from tonight
through Saturday night before a pattern change pushes it well
south of the region by Sunday. Individual short-wave troughs
interacting with the boundary in conjunction with the nocturnal
low-level jet will lead to numerous rounds of showers and
thunderstorms focused across the Ohio River Valley. While the GFS
tends to keep the front locked in place and produces repeated
rains over the same locations, the ECMWF indicates the boundary
will waver north/south, resulting in rainfall more evenly
distributed. Whichever solution ultimately verifies, consensus
suggests an extreme rainfall event across the Ohio River Valley.
Current WPC QPF forecast keeps the most extreme rainfall amounts
mostly south of the KILX CWA closer to the Ohio River:however,
7-day amounts potentially greater than 5 inches come as far north
as a Danville to Taylorville line. Storm total rainfall steadily
decreases further N/NW, with 7-day accumulations of just 1-2
inches across the Illinois River Valley. Due to high confidence
for excessive rainfall and flooding, a Flood Watch will remain in
effect for locations along/south of I-70 from this afternoon
through Sunday morning.

Barnes

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 12z TAFs through 12z Thursday Morning)
Issued at 602 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

Line of convection seen on 1030z/530am radar mosaic extending from
northern Missouri to eastern Kansas will track northeastward into
central Illinois this morning. Based on radar timing tools and the
latest HRRR/RAP output, have introduced predominant thunder at
KPIA/KSPI by 15z...then further east to KCMI by 17z. Once the
initial line passes, additional convection will re-develop along
the leading edge/outflow...leading to several hours of potential
thunder at the eastern terminals. Have therefore kept thunder
mention going at KDEC/KCMI until 23z. Once the convection departs,
low clouds will break up...leading to a partly to mostly clear
night. Winds will initially be E/SE at 15-20kt early this morning,
then will veer to S and increase markedly by mid to late morning.
Gusts will reach 35-40kt at most sites...and could potentially be
as high as 40-45kt at KDEC/KCMI. The strong winds will slowly
decrease toward sunset, then will drop to 10-15kt after 04z/05z.

Barnes

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening for
ILZ027>031-036-037-040>042-047>051.

Wind Advisory until midnight CDT tonight for ILZ038-043>046-
052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073.

Flood Watch from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning
for ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073.

&&

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 3:33 AM CST, 4 hours 37 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
433 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-031200-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
433 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A line of thunderstorms will progress through the Illinois River
Valley to the I-55 corridor this morning. Scattered damaging wind
gusts and large hail will be possible. An isolated tornado cannot be
ruled out. While widely scattered thunderstorms may re-develop
behind the line this afternoon, the primary severe weather risk will
materialize further east...generally east of I-55.

In addition to the storms, southerly winds will gust 45-50mph today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today...particularly between 9am and
2pm.

ILZ044>046-052>057-061-031200-
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Shelby-
433 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and east
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A significant severe weather event will unfold this afternoon.
Damaging wind gusts in excess of 70mph, hail larger than quarters,
and tornadoes will be possible. The latest SPC outlook suggests a
10% or greater chance for EF-2 or stronger tornadoes along and
southeast of a Champaign to Taylorville line.

In addition to the storms, southerly winds will gust 45-50mph today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed today...particularly between
noon and 6pm.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-031200-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
433 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A significant severe weather event will unfold this afternoon into
the early evening. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 70mph, hail
larger than quarters, and tornadoes will be possible. The latest SPC
outlook suggests a 10% or greater chance for EF-2 or stronger
tornadoes along and southeast of a Champaign to Taylorville line.

In addition to the storms, southerly winds will gust 45-55mph today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will produce potentially
5-8 inches of rain along and south of the I-70 corridor from
this afternoon through Saturday night. As a result, many area creeks
and streams will experience significant rises and may spill out of
their banks.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed today...particularly between
2pm and 8pm.

Barnes

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 8:06 AM CST, 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
906 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

ILZ040-021430-
Schuyler-
906 AM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FULTON AND SCHUYLER
COUNTIES THROUGH 930 AM CDT...

At 904 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Augusta to 9 miles
northeast of Clayton to near Mount Sterling. Movement was northeast
at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Camden, Huntsville, Browning, Rushville, Doddsville, Ray, and
Littleton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4021 9091 4029 9080 4028 9047 4027 9045
      4019 9045 4018 9024 4002 9061 4003 9065
      4005 9068 4008 9067 4008 9070 4010 9070
      4011 9071 4011 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 1404Z 235DEG 52KT 4015 9087 4010 9080 4002 9081

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

AAT

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:12 UTC.

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Event by event

46 thunderstorm wind, 17 hail, 12 tornado, 3 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Woodford

When: April 2, 8:10 AM CST to 8:15 AM CST
Where: Woodford County, El Paso
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.730, -89.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:16 AM CST to 9:21 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 3.09 mi NE of Middletown
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.125, -89.532

A power pole was snapped near the intersection of 1400th Street and County Road 350 East.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:21 AM CST to 9:26 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.64 mi WNW of Hartsburg
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.255, -89.460

Two semis were flipped on I-155 near Hartsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:26 AM CST to 9:31 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.38 mi N of Lincoln
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.170, -89.370

The roof was partially torn off the Eaton Manufacturing Plant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:26 AM CST to 9:31 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.53 mi E of Lincoln
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.150, -89.360

A few large tree branches and two powerlines were downed in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:26 AM CST to 9:31 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.53 mi W of Hartsburg
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.250, -89.440

The roof of a shed was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:26 AM CST to 9:31 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.53 mi W of Lincoln Logan Co Arp
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 40.150, -89.340

A few shingles were blown off the National Weather Service building.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:27 AM CST to 9:32 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.3 mi NNE of Athol
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 40.186, -89.317

A semi was blown over at exit 133 on I-55.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 9:35 AM CST to 9:40 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.13 mi S of Atlanta
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.254, -89.229

A few power lines were downed and some minor structural damage occurred just outside of Atlanta.

Thunderstorm Wind, McLean

When: April 2, 9:55 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: McLean County, 2.09 mi SE of Hudson
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.580, -88.950

Measured wind gust from mesonet station northwest of Towanda.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tazewell

When: April 2, 11:10 AM CST to 11:15 AM CST
Where: Tazewell County, 0.49 mi WSW of Washington
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.698, -89.409

Several 2 to 3-inch diameter tree branches were snapped on South Market Street.

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:14 PM CST to 2:19 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 0.59 mi N of Grandview
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.839, -89.650

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:15 PM CST to 2:20 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 1.18 mi SW of Devereux Hgts
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.857, -89.615

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:15 PM CST to 2:20 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 1.26 mi NW of Starnes
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.843, -89.617

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:17 PM CST to 2:22 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, Riverton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.850, -89.530

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:19 PM CST to 2:24 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 1.1 mi SSE of Grandview
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.816, -89.639

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:21 PM CST to 2:26 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 0.87 mi SW of Archer
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.770, -89.730

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 2:23 PM CST to 2:28 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.06 mi W of Elkhart
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.020, -89.500

The emergency manager estimated a 50 to 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 2:24 PM CST to 2:29 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Elkhart
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.020, -89.480

The emergency manager estimated a 70 to 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 2:24 PM CST to 2:29 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Elkhart
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.020, -89.480

A large tree branch was broken.

Hail, Logan

When: April 2, 2:37 PM CST to 2:42 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Mt Pulaski
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.020, -89.280

Tornado, Logan

When: April 2, 2:40 PM CST to 2:42 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.87 mi NW of Latham to 2.21 mi NE of Latham
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.16 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Continued into: Macon, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.980, -89.180

A tornado touched down along 2200th Avenue just north of its intersection with IL-121 about 1 mile northwest of Latham where it snapped a power pole at 3:40 PM CDT. It then tracked northeastward and crossed into Macon County north of the intersection of 2400th Avenue and 500th Street at 3:42 PM CDT.

Tornado, Macon

When: April 2, 2:42 PM CST to 2:49 PM CST
Where: Macon County, 1.89 mi NNW of Heman to 3.62 mi WNW of Maroa
Rating: EF0
Path length: 7.92 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Continued into: De Witt, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.995, -89.144

This tornado crossed from Logan County into Macon County north of the intersection of 2400th Avenue and 500th Street at 3:42 PM CDT. It tracked northeastward and uprooted a tree near the intersection of West School Road and Strawn Road before crossing into DeWitt County at the intersection of North Bearsdale Road and Lake Fork Road at 3:49 PM CDT.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 2, 2:45 PM CST to 2:50 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Kenney
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.100, -89.080

Hail, Logan

When: April 2, 2:46 PM CST to 2:51 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.68 mi ENE of Narita
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.984, -89.219

Thunderstorm Wind, Sangamon

When: April 2, 2:47 PM CST to 2:52 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 1.73 mi N of Sherman
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.905, -89.594

A semi was blown over on northbound I-55 at the Sherman exit.

Tornado, De Witt

When: April 2, 2:49 PM CST to 2:52 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, 1.63 mi SSE of Rowell to 1.35 mi WSW of Ospur
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.62 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 40.050, -89.013

This tornado crossed from Macon County into DeWitt County at the intersection of North Bearsdale Road and Lake Fork Road at 3:49 PM CDT. It tracked northeastward and tipped over two small metal towers close to its termination point near the intersection of Red Bud Road and Rowell Road at 3:52 PM CDT.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 2, 2:50 PM CST to 2:55 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, Lane
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.120, -88.850

Hail, De Witt

When: April 2, 2:50 PM CST to 2:55 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, 1.15 mi WSW of Clinton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.147, -88.971

Hail, De Witt

When: April 2, 2:53 PM CST to 2:58 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, 1.48 mi SSW of Clinton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.130, -88.960

Thunderstorm Wind, McLean

When: April 2, 3:00 PM CST to 3:05 PM CST
Where: McLean County, Downs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.400, -88.870

A few small trees were blown down.

Hail, De Witt

When: April 2, 3:03 PM CST to 3:08 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, 4 mi W of De Witt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.180, -88.856

Flash Flood, Sangamon

When: April 2, 3:09 PM CST to 5:09 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 2.07 mi E of Springfield to 2.08 mi E of Springfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.795, -89.612

Water was flowing across Cook Street between Eastdale Drive and Dirksen Parkway.

Hail, Sangamon

When: April 2, 3:14 PM CST to 3:19 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, Mechanicsburg
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.820, -89.400

Hail, McLean

When: April 2, 3:19 PM CST to 3:24 PM CST
Where: McLean County, Bellflower
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.330, -88.520

Hail, McLean

When: April 2, 3:20 PM CST to 3:25 PM CST
Where: McLean County, Bellflower
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.330, -88.520

Thunderstorm Wind, McLean

When: April 2, 3:23 PM CST to 3:28 PM CST
Where: McLean County, Bellflower
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.330, -88.520

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 3:27 PM CST to 3:32 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.53 mi E of Latham
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.970, -89.160

The Latham Fire Department estimated a 60 to 70 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 2, 3:29 PM CST to 3:34 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.53 mi E of Latham
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.970, -89.160

The Latham Fire Department estimated a wind gust up to 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Piatt

When: April 2, 3:45 PM CST to 3:50 PM CST
Where: Piatt County, 2 mi S of De Land
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.071, -88.670

Power poles were snapped 2 miles south of DeLand.

Thunderstorm Wind, Macon

When: April 2, 4:00 PM CST to 4:05 PM CST
Where: Macon County, 4.27 mi N of Argenta
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.042, -88.821

A powerline was downed near the intersection of East Washington Street and Argenta Road east of Maroa.

Thunderstorm Wind, Piatt

When: April 2, 4:00 PM CST to 4:05 PM CST
Where: Piatt County, Mansfield
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.220, -88.500

A few outbuildings were damaged in Mansfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Piatt

When: April 2, 4:00 PM CST to 4:05 PM CST
Where: Piatt County, 1.26 mi WNW of Harris
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.240, -88.600

An outbuilding was damaged east of Farmer City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Champaign

When: April 2, 4:12 PM CST to 4:17 PM CST
Where: Champaign County, 0.87 mi NW of Seymour
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.110, -88.430

Thunderstorm Wind, Piatt

When: April 2, 4:19 PM CST to 4:24 PM CST
Where: Piatt County, Mansfield
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.220, -88.500

A few trees were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Champaign

When: April 2, 4:26 PM CST to 4:31 PM CST
Where: Champaign County, 2.52 mi ENE of Mahomet
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.220, -88.360

A mesonet station near Mahomet measured a 64 mph wind gust.

Flash Flood, De Witt

When: April 2, 4:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: De Witt County, 0.61 mi W of Clinton to 0.64 mi N of Clinton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.150, -88.962

East Van Buren Street was closed due to high water under the viaduct.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: April 2, 4:40 PM CST to 4:45 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, 1.74 mi WNW of Tower Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.390, -89.000

A few tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:00 PM CST to 5:05 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, Beecher City
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.180, -88.770

A power pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:07 PM CST to 5:12 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 0.69 mi S of Altamont
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.060, -88.750

The roofs of two apartment buildings were torn off.

Tornado, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:08 PM CST to 5:11 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 4.01 mi SSE of Altamont to 2.63 mi S of Dexter
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.55 mi
Path width: 125 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.020, -88.713

A tornado touched down in a field just northwest of the intersection of North 500th Street and East 700th Avenue at 6:08 PM CDT. The tornado tracked northeastward, stripping part of the roof off a home and damaging several trees along its path before dissipating near Second Creek north of the intersection of North 675th Street and County Road 825 at 6:11 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:10 PM CST to 5:15 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 3.5 mi SE of Altamont
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.030, -88.710

An outbuilding was blown onto a road.

Flash Flood, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:13 PM CST to 7:13 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 1 mi W of Moccasin to 0.48 mi SW of Moccasin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.151, -88.769

Several roads were flooded in and around Moccasin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:15 PM CST to 5:20 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 0.87 mi NW of Watson
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.030, -88.580

A large tree branch was broken.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:18 PM CST to 5:23 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, Effingham Co Mem Arp
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.070, -88.530

A hangar was damaged at the Effingham County Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:22 PM CST to 5:27 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 1.73 mi SW of Evers
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.082, -88.472

A tree was blown down on North 1775th Road south of Teutopolis.

Tornado, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:23 PM CST to 5:27 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 0.81 mi ENE of Evers to 1.35 mi SSE of Montrose
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.23 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: Jasper, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.103, -88.436

A tornado touched down just south of the intersection of North 2000th Street and East 1300th Avenue at 6:23 PM CDT. The tornado damaged the roof and siding of a home upon its initial touchdown, then tracked northeastward and reached its peak intensity near the intersection of North 2300th Street and East 1500th Avenue where it bent 5 power poles. It then crossed into Jasper County north of the intersection of North 2400th Street and East 1600th Avenue where it threw grain bins across the road at 6:27 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: April 2, 5:26 PM CST to 5:31 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 1.48 mi SSW of Louisville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.750, -88.510

The roof was peeled off an animal pen.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When: April 2, 5:26 PM CST to 5:31 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, 2.07 mi N of Greenup
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.280, -88.170

A couple small outbuildings were damaged and several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: April 2, 5:27 PM CST to 5:32 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 2.14 mi SSE of Riffle
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.770, -88.540

A spotter reported a 60 to 70 mph wind gust just west of Louisville.

Tornado, Jasper

When: April 2, 5:27 PM CST to 5:29 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 3.94 mi NNW of Island Grove to 3.97 mi NNW of Gila
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.08 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.152, -88.361

This tornado crossed from Effingham County into northwest Jasper County north of the intersection of North 2400th Street and East 1600th Avenue at 6:27 PM CDT. The tornado continued northeastward and eventually dissipated in a wooded area northwest of the intersection of North 375th Street and East 2160th Avenue where it damaged several trees at 6:29 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: April 2, 5:28 PM CST to 5:33 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 2.14 mi NNW of Bible Grove
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.900, -88.460

Power poles were blown down.

Tornado, Cumberland

When: April 2, 5:29 PM CST to 5:33 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, 1.73 mi SW of Woodbury to 0.81 mi SE of Jewett
Rating: EF0
Path length: 4.03 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.182, -88.302

A tornado touched down southwest of the point where County Road 900 East crosses Webster Branch about 1 mile south of Woodbury at 6:29 PM CDT. It tracked northeastward just south of US-40 and impacted the community of Jewett where it damaged several roofs and snapped numerous trees and tree branches. The tornado dissipated on the east side of Jewett at 6:33 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:30 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, Dieterich
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.070, -88.370

A couple outbuildings were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Effingham

When: April 2, 5:30 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 0.54 mi W of Montrose
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.170, -88.380

Tree and structure damage occurred along I-70 near Montrose.

Tornado, Cumberland

When: April 2, 5:33 PM CST to 5:48 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, 0.99 mi N of Jewett to 4.24 mi ENE of Union Center
Rating: EF2
Path length: 15.34 mi
Path width: 1,200 yd
Continued into: Clark, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.234, -88.247

A tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of County Road 1225 East and County Road 450 North about 2.5 miles south of Toledo at 6:33 PM CDT. The tornado tracked northeastward, knocking down trees and damaging outbuildings before increasing in intensity and snapping nearly two dozen power poles and destroying an outbuilding south and east of Union Center. It then crossed into Clark County south of the intersection of County Road 000 East and County Road 1530 North at 6:48 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When: April 2, 5:36 PM CST to 5:41 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, 2.25 mi ESE of Toledo
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.260, -88.210

A fence and several tree limbs were blown down. A couple mature pine trees were snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When: April 2, 5:38 PM CST to 5:43 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, Greenup
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.250, -88.170

Several trees were snapped or blown down in Greenup.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: April 2, 5:45 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 1 mi W of Casey
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.300, -87.999

Numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coles

When: April 2, 5:48 PM CST to 5:53 PM CST
Where: Coles County, 3.19 mi NNE of Hutton
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.460, -88.050

An outbuilding was destroyed and a semi was blown over.

Tornado, Clark

When: April 2, 5:48 PM CST to 6:02 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 2.13 mi SW of Oilfield to 3.66 mi NE of Clarksville
Rating: EF2
Path length: 16.42 mi
Path width: 1,200 yd
Continued into: Edgar, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.361, -88.012

This tornado crossed from Cumberland County into Clark County south of the intersection of County Road 000 East and County Road 1530 North at 6:48 PM CDT. It continued northeastward, damaging numerous trees and outbuildings and causing minor roof and siding damage in the community of Cleone and just north of Clarksville before passing into Edgar County just west of Flemington Creek at 7:02 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: April 2, 5:49 PM CST to 5:54 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 2.67 mi E of Martinsville
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.330, -87.830

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When: April 2, 5:53 PM CST to 5:58 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 1.6 mi W of Clarksville
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.450, -87.830

An outbuilding was destroyed and several power poles were broken.

Tornado, Clark

When: April 2, 6:02 PM CST to 6:08 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 1.41 mi NNE of Livingston to 1.26 mi ENE of Dennison
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.19 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Continued into: Edgar, Il (ILX)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.419, -87.640

A tornado touched down in a field about 3 miles south of Marshall just south of I-70 at 7:02 PM CDT. The tornado crossed I-70 where it blew over 2 semi trucks, then continued northeastward and damaged 8 large buildings and several trees at a hog farm along East 1950th Road. It then snapped several trees and tree branches and caused minor damage to outbuildings before crossing into Edgar County near the intersection of North Fern Lake Road and East 2250th Road at 7:08 PM CDT.

Tornado, Edgar

When: April 2, 6:02 PM CST to 6:14 PM CST
Where: Edgar County, 1.42 mi SE of Bell Ridge to 2.91 mi ESE of Vermilion
Rating: EF2
Path length: 12.7 mi
Path width: 1,200 yd
Continued into: Vigo, In (IND)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.486, -87.750

This tornado crossed from Clark County into Edgar County just west of Flemington Creek at 7:02 PM CDT. It then continued northeastward, snapping trees and tree branches and doing minor damage to outbuildings before crossing into the National Weather Service Indianapolis County Warning Area in Vigo County, Indiana about 1 mile north of Sandford at 7:14 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Edgar

When: April 2, 6:08 PM CST to 6:13 PM CST
Where: Edgar County, Edgar Cty Arpt Paris
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 39.700, -87.670

Tornado, Edgar

When: April 2, 6:08 PM CST to 6:10 PM CST
Where: Edgar County, 1.6 mi S of Ferrell to 2.14 mi ENE of Ferrell
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.86 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.477, -87.578

This tornado crossed from Clark County into Edgar County near the intersection of North Fern Lake Road and East 2250th Road at 7:08 PM CDT where it tore off the front section of an outbuilding. It then continued northeastward damaging trees and power lines before dissipating in an open field northeast of North 2250th Street and East 175th Road at 7:10 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Edgar

When: April 2, 6:14 PM CST to 6:19 PM CST
Where: Edgar County, 3.49 mi NE of Vermilion
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.620, -87.540

A tree was blown onto a house.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1248083, 1248220, 1248203, 1248206, 1248208, 1248210, 1248279, 1248213, 1248216, 1248178, 1248227, 1248092, 1248097, 1248127, 1248100, 1248102, 1248105, 1248180, 1248179, 1248222, 1248107, 1249132, 1249145, 1248129, 1248114, 1248224, 1249162, 1248115, 1248116, 1248117, 1248228, 1248119, 1248139, 1248120, 1248122, 1248123, 1248229, 1248181, 1248182, 1248240, and more.