A storm system that affected many other parts of the country May 10 through May 12, 2008 also resulted in widespread and scattered property damages in Illinois. Heavy rains, high winds and lightning resulted in property losses across the state that primarily ranges in severity from minor to moderate. Losses include damages to roofs and siding, damage from falling trees and tree limbs, as well as rain water entering the home through an opening and sewer back-up. Hardest hit include in Northern Illinois counties of Cook, Will, Kane and the Southwestern Illinois counties of Madison and St. Clair.