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101 NOUS43 KLOT 032342 PNSLOT ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-041145- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 642 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /742 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/2/26 Tornado Event... .Overview... NWS damage surveys have confirmed a total of 3 tornadoes across Lee and Ogle counties in northern Illinois from the storms that occurred during the evening of April 2nd. Information on each of these tornadoes can be found below. .Palmyra-Woosung... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.55 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:11 PM CDT Start Location: 3 ESE Penrose / Lee County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.8554 / -89.6179 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:18 PM CDT End Location: 4 NW Dixon / Lee County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.9003 / -89.5303 Survey Summary: To be added later. .Pine Creek Township... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.58 miles Path Width /maximum/: 80 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:24 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.9427 / -89.4146 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:25 PM CDT End Location: 5 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.949 / -89.407 Survey Summary: To be added later. .Holcomb... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:44 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SSW Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.0585 / -89.1177 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:47 PM CDT End Location: 2 SE Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.0753 / -89.0711 Survey Summary: To be added later. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Bardou/Ogorek
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Apr 5, 2026, 4:34:25 PMApr 5
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517 NOUS43 KLOT 052034 PNSLOT ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-060845- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 334 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026 /434 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/2/26 Tornado Event - Update #1... .Update... This updated Public Information Statement adds narratives for each of the three confirmed tornadoes and also includes an updated start location and path length for the Palmyra-Woosung tornado. .Overview... NWS damage surveys have confirmed a total of 3 tornadoes across Lee and Ogle counties in northern Illinois from the storms that occurred during the evening of Thursday, April 2nd. Information on each of these tornadoes can be found below. .Palmyra-Woosung... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.75 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:11 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SE Penrose / Lee County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.8538 / -89.6209 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:18 PM CDT End Location: 4 NW Dixon / Lee County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.9003 / -89.5303 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began west of Mound Hill Road in northwestern Lee County with drone imagery showing swirl marks in a field between Kilgore Road and Paris Road. The tornado crossed Mound Hill Road, downing power poles and impacting a property on the east side of the road. The tornado reached its peak intensity here, destroying multiple outbuildings and snapping several trees at this property. The tornado left additional swirl marks in a field to the northeast of the property before causing damage to trees, a residence, and a metal outbuilding along and just south of Lenox Road. As the tornado reached Timber Creek Road, it caused damage to a barn, at least one power pole, and several trees. On the north side of the road, the tornado pushed an old barn off of its foundation into a grain leg, causing the grain leg to collapse. A concrete silo was also toppled at the same location. The tornado then continued northeastward, causing tree and roof damage at a property along Peek Home Road, then damaging an outbuilding, a house, and more trees at a property at Penrose Road and Swarts Road. The tornado produced its last instance of damage at the Hey Tree Service facility along U.S. Route 52/State Route 26 southeast of Woosung before dissipating prior to reaching the Ogle County line. Straight-line wind damage was also observed to the south and east of the tornado's track. .Pine Creek Township... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.58 miles Path Width /maximum/: 80 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:24 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.9427 / -89.4146 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:25 PM CDT End Location: 5 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.949 / -89.407 Survey Summary: A brief tornado with a path length of less than one mile occurred along Ridge Road between Grand Detour and Oregon in southern Ogle County. The tornado caused damage to a few buildings and trees between Penn Corner Road and Henry Road. One house had approximately two-thirds of its roof removed by the tornado. This was the most significant damage that was caused by the tornado, allowing it to be assigned a high-end EF-1 rating. .Holcomb... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:44 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SSW Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.0584 / -89.1175 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:47 PM CDT End Location: 2 SE Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.0753 / -89.0711 Survey Summary: An EF-0 tornado began one mile west-southwest of the community of Holcomb near Church Road, where it damaged trees and peeled part of a sheet metal roof off of a barn. The tornado tracked east- northeastward across open fields before impacting Holcomb. In Holcomb, several trees were uprooted, snapped, or lost branches and limbs; a church had its roof and windows damaged; a few houses suffered minor roofing and fascia damage; and a barn was destroyed. A grain leg also collapsed, blocking the railroad tracks on the east side of the community. The tornado then continued east-northeastward for a little over one mile longer, impacting a property along State Route 251 between Big Mound Road and Holcomb Road before dissipating. Sporadic straight-line wind damage continued for several miles to the northeast of the tornado's end point. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Bardou/Ogorek
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Apr 11, 2026, 5:21:40 PM (13 days ago) Apr 11
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593 NOUS43 KLOT 112121 PNSLOT ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-120930- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 421 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026 /521 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/2/26 Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update... After an analysis of satellite imagery and coordination with NWS Quad Cities, a new start location was determined for the Palmyra- Woosung tornado in far eastern Whiteside County. This updated Public Information Statement includes this new start location, as well as an updated start time and path length for this tornado. .Overview... Damage surveys conducted by NWS Chicago confirmed a total of 3 tornadoes across Lee and Ogle counties in northern Illinois from the storms that occurred during the evening of Thursday, April 2nd. Information on each of these tornadoes can be found below. .Palmyra-Woosung... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.62 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:09 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SE Penrose / Whiteside County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.8467 / -89.6349 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:18 PM CDT End Location: 4 NW Dixon / Lee County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.9003 / -89.5303 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began in far eastern Whiteside County just north of Fulfs Road and just west of the Whiteside-Lee county line, where satellite imagery showed the beginning of a narrow southwest-northeast path of disturbed soil through farm fields. Drone footage taken along Mound Hill Road in Lee County revealed swirl marks in the field to the west that aligned with the path that was evident in the satellite imagery, confirming that the tornado remained on the ground continuously as it tracked into Lee County. The tornado crossed Mound Hill Road, downing a number of power poles and impacting a property on the east side of the road. The tornado reached its peak intensity here, destroying multiple outbuildings and snapping several trees at this property. The tornado left additional swirl marks in a field to the northeast of the property before causing damage to trees, a residence, and a metal outbuilding along and just south of Lenox Road. As the tornado reached Timber Creek Road, it caused damage to a barn, at least one power pole, and several trees. On the north side of the road, the tornado pushed an old barn off of its foundation into a grain leg, causing the grain leg to collapse. A concrete silo was also toppled at the same location. The tornado then continued northeastward, causing tree and roof damage at a property along Peek Home Road, then damaging an outbuilding, a house, and more trees at a property at Penrose Road and Swarts Road. The tornado produced its last instance of damage at the Hey Tree Service facility along U.S. Route 52/State Route 26 southeast of Woosung before dissipating prior to reaching the Ogle County line. Straight-line wind damage was also observed to the south and east of the tornado's track. .Pine Creek Township... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.58 miles Path Width /maximum/: 80 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:24 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.9427 / -89.4146 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:25 PM CDT End Location: 5 SW Oregon / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.949 / -89.407 Survey Summary: A brief tornado with a path length of less than one mile occurred along Ridge Road between Grand Detour and Oregon in southern Ogle County. The tornado caused damage to a few buildings and trees between Penn Corner Road and Henry Road. One house had approximately two-thirds of its roof removed by the tornado. This was the most significant damage that was caused by the tornado, allowing it to be assigned a high-end EF-1 rating. .Holcomb... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/02/2026 Start Time: 06:44 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SSW Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.0584 / -89.1175 End Date: 04/02/2026 End Time: 06:47 PM CDT End Location: 2 SE Davis Junction / Ogle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.0753 / -89.0711 Survey Summary: An EF-0 tornado began one mile west-southwest of the community of Holcomb near Church Road, where it damaged trees and peeled part of a sheet metal roof off of a barn. The tornado tracked east- northeastward across open fields before impacting Holcomb. In Holcomb, numerous trees were uprooted, snapped, or lost branches and limbs; a church had its roof and windows damaged; a few houses suffered minor roofing and fascia damage; and a barn was destroyed. A grain leg also collapsed, blocking the railroad tracks on the east side of the community. The tornado then continued east-northeastward for a little over one mile longer, impacting a property along State Route 251 between Big Mound Road and Holcomb Road before dissipating. Sporadic straight-line wind damage continued for several miles to the northeast of the tornado's end point. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Bardou/Ogorek
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872 NOUS43 KLOT 190126 PNSLOT ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-191330- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 826 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026 /926 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/2026 Tornado Event... The following provides results of storm surveys conduced across portions of Illinois after several waves of severe thunderstorms moved across the area. As of the issuance of this Public Information Statement, six tornadoes have been confirmed to have impacted the NWS Chicago forecast area. As additional survey work continues in the coming days, the total number of tornadoes may change. Information in this Public Information Statement is subject to change as additional information is uncovered. .Pecatonica, IL... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 4:35 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 N Pecatonica / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3505 / -89.3571 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 4:37 PM CDT End Location: 2.9 N Pecatonica / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.3517 / -89.3432 Survey Summary: Storm chaser video shows a brief tornado touching down in an open field about 3 miles north of Pecatonica. The tornado was only on the ground for about two minutes and caused no known damage. .Harrison, IL... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.74 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 4:59 PM CDT Start Location: 2.2 miles SE Harrison / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.4009 / -89.1712 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 5:07 PM CDT End Location: 3.9 miles E Harrison / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4293 / -89.1172 Survey Summary: A high-end EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of Meridian Road and Favor Road southeast of Harrison. Video footage from storm chasers documented the tornado growing in size and intensity as it tracked east-northeastward across Favor Road before impacting two farmsteads, causing significant damage to a few outbuildings and snapping and uprooting multiple trees. Additional storm chaser footage showed the tornado intensifying again as it tracked northeastward across Gummow Road and then reaching peak intensity as it impacted a property along Freeport Road. At this property, the majority of the roof of a two-story house was removed, several trees were snapped, and an old barn was destroyed. Storm chaser footage then captured the tornado making a sharp turn back southward and crossing Freeport Road once again before roping out and eventually dissipating in an open field near Owen Center Road. .Roscoe, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 11.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 7:03 PM CDT Start Location: 2.1 miles E Harrison / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.4195 / -89.1533 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 7:17 PM CDT End Location: 4.2 miles SE Rockton / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4019 / -88.9413 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of Freeport Road and Bates Road southeast of Harrison, initially downing several tree branches at and near a small cemetery. The tornado produced additional tree damage as it tracked eastward along Roscoe Road before entering the west side of Roscoe and reaching its peak intensity as it tracked through the Hawks Point, Crystal Hills, and Oxford Commons subdivisions. There, multiple homes sustained damage to roofs, siding, and fascia. Several garage doors were blown in, resulting in damage to garage walls. Numerous trees were also uprooted or damaged in these subdivisions. The tornado then continued eastward, knocking down several power poles along Gleasman Road and damaging a nearby farm outbuilding before crossing the Rock River. East of the Rock River, the tornado continued to cause extensive tree damage. Multiple additional houses sustained roof and fascia damage from the tornado as well. The tornado appeared to dissipate just as it reached the Winnebago-Boone county line. Extensive straight-line wind damage was also observed in close proximity to the tornadic circulation, particularly on its southern flank. Of interesting note, the path of this tornado crossed over the path of the Harrison tornado which occurred around two hours prior. .Rural Livingston County, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 7:24 PM CDT Start Location: 1.8 miles NW Belle Prairie / Livingston County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.6616 / -88.5747 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 7:27 PM CDT End Location: 1.8 miles N Belle Prairie / Livingston County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.6728 / -88.5478 Survey Summary: A tornado started in McLean county and crossed in to southwestern Livingston County. A machine shed and trees were damaged in Livingston county before the tornado lifted. Thank you to NWS Lincoln for surveying this tornado! .Gibson City... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: TBD Path Length /statute/: TBD Path Width /maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: TBD Start Location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: TBD End Location: TBD End Lat/Lon: TBD Survey Summary: Coming Soon. .Buckley, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: TBD Path Length /statute/: TBD Path Width /maximum/: TBD Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: TBD Start Location: TBD Start Lat/Lon: TBD End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: TBD End Location: TBD End Lat/Lon: TBD Survey Summary: Coming Soon. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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Apr 19, 2026, 9:38:45 PM (4 days ago) Apr 19
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932 NOUS43 KLOT 200138 PNSLOT ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-201345- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 838 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026 /938 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/2026 Tornado Event Update 1... The following provides results of storm surveys conduced across portions of Illinois after several waves of severe thunderstorms moved across the area. As of the issuance of this updated Public Information Statement, seven tornadoes have been confirmed to have impacted the NWS Chicago forecast area. As additional survey work continues in the coming days, the total number of tornadoes may change. Information in this Public Information Statement is subject to change as additional information is uncovered. Summary of updates: Refinements were made to the Harrison and Roscoe, IL tornadoes, additional information was added to the Gibson City and Buckley, IL tornadoes, and a new tornado was confirmed near Mendota, IL. .Pecatonica, IL... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 4:35 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 N Pecatonica / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3505 / -89.3571 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 4:37 PM CDT End Location: 2.9 N Pecatonica / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.3517 / -89.3432 Survey Summary: Storm chaser video shows a brief tornado touching down in an open field about 3 miles north of Pecatonica. The tornado was only on the ground for about two minutes and caused no known damage. .Harrison, IL... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 4:58 PM CDT Start Location: 2.5 miles SE Harrison / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3942 / -89.1782 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 5:07 PM CDT End Location: 3.9 miles E Harrison / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4293 / -89.1172 Survey Summary: A high-end EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of Meridian Road and Favor Road southeast of Harrison. Video footage from storm chasers documented the tornado growing in size and intensity as it tracked east-northeastward across Favor Road before impacting two farmsteads, causing significant damage to a few outbuildings and snapping and uprooting multiple trees. Additional storm chaser footage showed the tornado intensifying again as it tracked northeastward across Gummow Road and then reaching peak intensity as it impacted a property along Freeport Road. At this property, the majority of the roof of a two-story house was removed, several trees were snapped, and an old barn was destroyed. Storm chaser footage then captured the tornado making a sharp turn back southward and crossing Freeport Road once again before roping out and eventually dissipating in an open field near Owen Center Road. .Roscoe, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 11.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 7:03 PM CDT Start Location: 2.1 miles E Harrison / Winnebago County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.4195 / -89.1533 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 7:17 PM CDT End Location: 4.2 miles SE Rockton / Winnebago County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4019 / -88.9413 Survey Summary: An EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of Freeport Road and Bates Road southeast of Harrison, initially downing several tree branches at and near a small cemetery. The tornado produced additional tree damage as it tracked eastward along Roscoe Road before entering the west side of Roscoe and reaching its peak intensity as it tracked through the Hawks Point, Crystal Hills, and Oxford Commons subdivisions. There, multiple homes sustained damage to roofs, siding, and fascia. Several garage doors were blown in, resulting in damage to garage walls. Numerous trees were also uprooted or damaged in these subdivisions. The tornado then continued eastward, knocking down several power poles along Gleasman Road and damaging a nearby farm outbuilding before crossing the Rock River. East of the Rock River, the tornado continued to cause extensive tree damage. Multiple additional houses sustained roof and fascia damage from the tornado as well. The tornado appeared to dissipate just as it reached the Winnebago-Boone county line. Extensive straight-line wind damage was also observed in close proximity to the tornadic circulation, particularly on its southern flank. Of interesting note, the path of this tornado crossed over the path of the Harrison tornado which occurred around two hours prior. .Mendota, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 17.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 8:12 PM CDT Start Location: 2.3 E Arlington / Bureau County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.4646 / -89.2054 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 8:31 PM CDT End Location: 1.2 miles SW Radley / LaSalle County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.6221 / -88.9530 Survey Summary: The tornado appeared to start just south of County Road 2200 N in Bureau County where a barn structure sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved northeastward into LaSalle County producing damage to trees and farm outbuildings. Several wooden power poles were damaged on the far southeastern side of Mendota before a semi truck was blown over on Interstate 57 as the tornado continued northeastward. The tornado then moved on the eastern side of Meriden causing additional damage to trees and farm outbuildings before dissipating in an open field north of Highway 34. .Rural Livingston County, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 7:24 PM CDT Start Location: 1.8 miles NW Belle Prairie / Livingston County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.6616 / -88.5747 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 7:27 PM CDT End Location: 1.8 miles N Belle Prairie / Livingston County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.6728 / -88.5478 Survey Summary: A tornado started in McLean county and crossed in to southwestern Livingston County. A machine shed and trees were damaged in Livingston county before the tornado lifted. Thank you to NWS Lincoln for surveying this tornado! .Gibson City, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 Path Length /statute/: 4.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 9:32 PM CDT Start Location: 1 W Gibson City / Ford County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.4643 / -88.3989 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 9:37 PM CDT End Location: 3 ENE Gibson City / Ford County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.4799 / -88.3088 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down on the west side of Gibson City, producing significant roofing damage to several buildings along 8th Street. The tornado continued east-northeastward for several miles, producing primarily tree damage before lifting approximately 3 miles east-northeast of Gibson City. .Buckley, IL... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.27 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/17/2026 Start Time: 9:46 PM CDT Start Location: 4.6 miles NW of Loda / Ford County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.5326 / -88.1643 End Date: 4/17/2026 End Time: 9:55 PM CDT End Location: 1.3 miles E of Buckley / Iroquois County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.598 / -88.0126 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down west of Loda with initial damage consisting of the collapse of two empty grain bins. The tornado continued east-northeastward to just south of Buckley, producing downed and uprooted trees and blowing over semi-trucks on Interstate 57. Near the end of the damage track, the roof of a large outbuilding was removed while nearby trees were snapped at their base, with debris depisted in various directions. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Borchardt
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