May 11, 2022
Scattered thunderstorms developed in northwest Illinois, impacting a few counties in the warning area in the afternoon and early evening hours. Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and flash flooding in Bureau and Putnam Counties. Even impacts due to a lightning strike were noted.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1021847). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bureau County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.