2008 finished with precipitation at least a foot above normal over a large part of central and southeast Illinois, primarily in areas south of the I-72 corridor. (click image to enlarge)
Tornado Climatology of Central and Southeast Illinois
2008 Weather Event Summaries: Jan 7-8 -- Severe weather and flooding in central Illinois Jan 29 -- Flash Freeze (temperature falls >50 °F) Jan 31-Feb. 1 -- Major Winter Storm 2007-08 Winter Ranks in Top 10 Wettest Mar 17-19 -- Heavy Rains and Flooding Apr 18 -- Earthquake May 11 -- High winds May 30 -- Waverly Tornado Jul 21 -- Two Rounds of Severe Weather Sep 3-4 -- Gustav's Heavy Rains Sep. 11-14 -- Heavy Rainfall and Flooding (including Ike) Dec 18-19 -- Ice Storm Dec 27 Severe Wx Outbreak 2008 Ranks in Top 10 Wettest 2008 Top 10 Weather Stories