The brief thunderstorm that hit Vermilion County Thursday afternoon caused several power outages in the area.
Ameren Illinois reports that more than 5,000 customers in the Danville area were without power. A majority of those customers are south of Danville, including Georgetown, Home Gardens, Tilton and Westville. Power had been restored to a majority of customers by 4:45 p.m.
The Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency says that there were reports of pea-sizes hail near Hoopeston and Rossville. High winds up to 35 miles per hour aided the storm.
Some other areas of Illinois saw damage. A tornado was confirmed in Christian County.
