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akr...@iastate.edu
Apr 18, 2026, 8:34:20 PM (5 days ago) Apr 18
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699 NOUS43 KDVN 190034 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-191245- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 734 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornado Event in Lena Illinois... .Lena Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.47 miles Path Width /maximum/: 750 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 03:32 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Kent / Stephenson County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3547 / -89.8738 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 03:55 PM CDT End Location: 1 S Mc Connell / Stephenson County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4184 / -89.7382 Survey Summary: A high-end EF2, possible multi-vortex, tornado with estimated peak winds around 130 mph started along Highway 20, southwest of Lena IL, and tracked through Lena before lifting just southwest of McConnell. The tornado caused significant damage to trees along its 8.5 mile long path, including uprooting and snapping trees. When the tornado begun it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees, gaining strength to an EF2 tornado snapping many power poles southwest of Lena. The tornado turned to the right, into town causing a lot of roof damage and tree damage. A lot of houses had shingle and siding damage. The most significant damage occurred on Grove Street, where three houses lost their entire roof structure. Two of the homes experienced partial exterior wall collapses. Damage in this area is consistent with 130 MPH winds. As the tornado moved to the northeast, damage to farm structures was noted. Even towards the end of the path, the tornado was causing EF1 damage to trees. && 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 event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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Apr 19, 2026, 2:01:46 AM (5 days ago) Apr 19
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EF-1 ⇒ 2
EF-2 ⇒ 1
760 NOUS43 KDVN 190601 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-191815- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 101 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornadoes and Straight Line Wind... .Update...In coordination with Emergency Management, an NWS storm survey in McDonough and Hancock counties found evidence of two tornadoes and swaths of straight line wind damage that occurred on Friday, April 17th. .Denver Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:55 PM CDT Start Location: 1.7 NE West Point / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2718 / -91.1602 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 2.7 NNE Denver / hancock County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3216 / -91.0781 A high-end EF1 tornado developed southwest of Denver IL and tracked through town. Through the path of the tornado, there were dozens of utility poles damaged. When factoring in the rear flank downdraft (RFD), over 50 poles were broken or bent. Many trees were snapped, some in Denver with high concentration. Some structural damage was also seen, largely to facades, windows, and roofs in Denver. In addition to the tornado, a swath of rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds were identified just south of the tornado. .Colmar Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 4.2 E Middle Creek / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.3701 / -90.9554 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:21 PM CDT End Location: 2.4 ENE Colmar / McDonough County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3491 / -90.8451 An EF-1 tornado starting in Hancock County tracked east-southeast before turning east through western McDonough County. It tracked just north of Colmar. Along the path was concentrated tree snapping, many at the base, and some uprooted. Structural damage was noted at several outbuildings, including one destroyed. Several power poles were snapped or heavily leaning on the nearby railroad track. .Lena Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.47 miles Path Width /maximum/: 750 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 03:32 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Kent / Stephenson County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3547 / -89.8738 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 03:55 PM CDT End Location: 1 S Mc Connell / Stephenson County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4184 / -89.7382 Survey Summary: A high-end EF2, possible multi-vortex, tornado with estimated peak winds around 130 mph started along Highway 20, southwest of Lena IL, and tracked through Lena before lifting just southwest of McConnell. The tornado caused significant damage to trees along its 8.5 mile long path, including uprooting and snapping trees. When the tornado begun it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees, gaining strength to an EF2 tornado snapping many power poles southwest of Lena. The tornado turned to the right, into town causing a lot of roof damage and tree damage. A lot of houses had shingle and siding damage. The most significant damage occurred on Grove Street, where three houses lost their entire roof structure. Two of the homes experienced partial exterior wall collapses. Damage in this area is consistent with 130 MPH winds. As the tornado moved to the northeast, damage to farm structures was noted. Even towards the end of the path, the tornado was causing EF1 damage to trees. .Southern McDonough County Straight Line Wind... Peak Wind Estimated: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 19.9 miles Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 W Colmar/McDonough/IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.346, -90.936 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:33 PM CDT End Location: 2.3 NE Industry/McDonough/IL End Lat/Lon: 40.343, -90.571 Survey Summary: A swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts was found with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures. && 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. $$ GROSS/ELLINGWORTH/GUNKEL
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Apr 20, 2026, 2:52:56 PM (4 days ago) Apr 20
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EF-0 ⇒ 1
EF-1 ⇒ 5
EF-2 ⇒ 1
417 NOUS43 KDVN 201852 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-210700- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 152 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornadoes and Straight Line Wind... .Update...In coordination with Emergency Management and WFO Chicago, NWS storm surveys in Bureau, Jo Daviess, Mercer, and Washington counties found evidence of four additional tornadoes that occurred on Friday, April 17th. ..Galena Territory Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 02:47 PM CDT Start Location: 2 ESE Galena Territory / Jo Daviess County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3913 / -90.2979 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 02:54 PM CDT End Location: 1 SW Schapville / Jo Daviess County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.3888 / -90.2258 Survey Summary: EF1 tornado with max winds speed of 90-95 mph begun just east of the Galena Territories causing damage to the awning of house. The tornado then caused sporadic tree damage along it's 3.7 mile long path. Of interesting note, the tornado mainly caused damage in the valley areas where stretching of the vortex likely increased wind speeds. .Lena Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.47 miles Path Width /maximum/: 750 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 03:32 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Kent / Stephenson County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3547 / -89.8738 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 03:55 PM CDT End Location: 1 S Mc Connell / Stephenson County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4184 / -89.7382 Survey Summary: A high-end EF2, possible multi-vortex, tornado with estimated peak winds around 130 mph started along Highway 20, southwest of Lena IL, and tracked through Lena before lifting just southwest of McConnell. The tornado caused significant damage to trees along its 8.5 mile long path, including uprooting and snapping trees. When the tornado begun it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees, gaining strength to an EF2 tornado snapping many power poles southwest of Lena. The tornado turned to the right, into town causing a lot of roof damage and tree damage. A lot of houses had shingle and siding damage. The most significant damage occurred on Grove Street, where three houses lost their entire roof structure. Two of the homes experienced partial exterior wall collapses. Damage in this area is consistent with 130 MPH winds. As the tornado moved to the northeast, damage to farm structures was noted. Even towards the end of the path, the tornado was causing EF1 damage to trees. .North Washington Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.34 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 05:02 PM CDT Start Location: 4 ENE West Chester / Washington County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 41.3496 / -91.7455 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 05:10 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Richmond / Washington County / IA End Lat/Lon: 41.4031 / -91.6721 Survey Summary: An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 4 miles east-northeast of West Chester, IA. Along its 5.3 mile path, it snapped several power poles and tree trunks, along with ripping sheet metal roofs off of farm outbuildings. A semi truck was also tipped over near the intersection of State Highway 1 and 92, which can be associated with a localized wind surge south of the tornado. .Viola Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:40 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Viola / Mercer County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.198 / -90.5953 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 06:42 PM CDT End Location: Viola / Mercer County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.2059 / -90.5805 Survey Summary: A brief EF0 tornado passed through Viola, IL, with maximum winds around 85 mph. Much of the damage noted along the short path was done to trees, uprooting and snapping some, with tree tops also sheared off others. Some structural damage was noted in town, where half of a house roof was uplifted with insulation scattered along the tornado path. Damage was also done to the north side of a business's brick facade. .Denver Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:55 PM CDT Start Location: 1.7 NE West Point / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2718 / -91.1602 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 2.7 NNE Denver / hancock County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3216 / -91.0781 A high-end EF1 tornado developed southwest of Denver IL and tracked through town. Through the path of the tornado, there were dozens of utility poles damaged. When factoring in the rear flank downdraft (RFD), over 50 poles were broken or bent. Many trees were snapped, some in Denver with high concentration. Some structural damage was also seen, largely to facades, windows, and roofs in Denver. In addition to the tornado, a swath of rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds were identified just south of the tornado. .Colmar Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 4.2 E Middle Creek / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.3701 / -90.9554 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:21 PM CDT End Location: 2.4 ENE Colmar / McDonough County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3491 / -90.8451 An EF-1 tornado starting in Hancock County tracked east-southeast before turning east through western McDonough County. It tracked just north of Colmar. Along the path was concentrated tree snapping, many at the base, and some uprooted. Structural damage was noted at several outbuildings, including one destroyed. Several power poles were snapped or heavily leaning on the nearby railroad track. .Southern McDonough County Straight Line Wind... Peak Wind Estimated: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 19.9 miles Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 W Colmar/McDonough/IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.346, -90.936 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:33 PM CDT End Location: 2.3 NE Industry/McDonough/IL End Lat/Lon: 40.343, -90.571 Survey Summary: A swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts was found with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures. .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: An EF1 tornado developed in far eastern Bureau County, with estimated max winds of 90 mph, where a barn sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved northeast into LaSalle County (WFO Chicago area), resulting in damage to trees and outbuildings. Further damage was noted to power poles southeast of Mendota, Illinois. Through the remainder of the path, a semi truck was blown over, with more tree and outbuilding damage. && 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. $$ GROSS/ELLINGWORTH/GUNKEL/DELAUNE
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Apr 21, 2026, 9:25:26 AM (3 days ago) Apr 21
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EF-0 ⇒ 1
EF-1 ⇒ 5
EF-2 ⇒ 1
831 NOUS43 KDVN 211325 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-220130- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 825 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornadoes and Straight Line Wind... .Update...The Lena, Illinois tornado path has been extended further northeast, increasing its path length to 12.5 miles. The width was also expanded to 1250 yards. These adjustments were based off of new reports received. .Galena Territory Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 02:47 PM CDT Start Location: 2 ESE Galena Territory / Jo Daviess County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3913 / -90.2979 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 02:54 PM CDT End Location: 1 SW Schapville / Jo Daviess County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.3888 / -90.2258 Survey Summary: EF1 tornado with max winds speed of 90-95 mph begun just east of the Galena Territories causing damage to the awning of house. The tornado then caused sporadic tree damage along it's 3.7 mile long path. Of interesting note, the tornado mainly caused damage in the valley areas where stretching of the vortex likely increased wind speeds. .Lena Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.54 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 03:32 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Kent / Stephenson County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3547 / -89.8738 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 04:03 PM CDT End Location: 1 N Buena Vista / Stephenson County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4539 / -89.6769 Survey Summary: A high-end EF2, possible multi-vortex, tornado with estimated peak winds around 130 mph started along Highway 20, southwest of Lena IL, and tracked through Lena before lifting just southwest of McConnell. The tornado caused significant damage to trees along its 12.5 mile long path, including uprooting and snapping trees. When the tornado begun it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees, gaining strength to an EF2 tornado snapping many power poles southwest of Lena. The tornado turned to the right, into town causing a lot of roof damage and tree damage. A lot of houses had shingle and siding damage. The most significant damage occurred on Grove Street, where three houses lost their entire roof structure. Two of the homes experienced partial exterior wall collapses. Damage in this area is consistent with 130 MPH winds. In Lena, the damage footprint in Lena is approximately 1250 yards wide. As the tornado moved to the northeast, damage to farm structures was noted. Even towards the end of the path, the tornado was causing EF1 damage to trees. .North Washington Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.34 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 05:02 PM CDT Start Location: 4 ENE West Chester / Washington County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 41.3496 / -91.7455 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 05:10 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Richmond / Washington County / IA End Lat/Lon: 41.4031 / -91.6721 Survey Summary: An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 4 miles east-northeast of West Chester, IA. Along its 5.3 mile path, it snapped several power poles and tree trunks, along with ripping sheet metal roofs off of farm outbuildings. A semi truck was also tipped over near the intersection of State Highway 1 and 92, which can be associated with a localized wind surge south of the tornado. .Viola Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:40 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Viola / Mercer County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.198 / -90.5953 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 06:42 PM CDT End Location: Viola / Mercer County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.2059 / -90.5805 Survey Summary: A brief EF0 tornado passed through Viola, IL, with maximum winds around 85 mph. Much of the damage noted along the short path was done to trees, uprooting and snapping some, with tree tops also sheared off others. Some structural damage was noted in town, where half of a house roof was uplifted with insulation scattered along the tornado path. Damage was also done to the north side of a business's brick facade. .Denver Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:55 PM CDT Start Location: 1.7 NE West Point / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2718 / -91.1602 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 2.7 NNE Denver / hancock County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3216 / -91.0781 A high-end EF1 tornado developed southwest of Denver IL and tracked through town. Through the path of the tornado, there were dozens of utility poles damaged. When factoring in the rear flank downdraft (RFD), over 50 poles were broken or bent. Many trees were snapped, some in Denver with high concentration. Some structural damage was also seen, largely to facades, windows, and roofs in Denver. In addition to the tornado, a swath of rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds were identified just south of the tornado. .Colmar Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 4.2 E Middle Creek / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.3701 / -90.9554 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:21 PM CDT End Location: 2.4 ENE Colmar / McDonough County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3491 / -90.8451 An EF-1 tornado starting in Hancock County tracked east-southeast before turning east through western McDonough County. It tracked just north of Colmar. Along the path was concentrated tree snapping, many at the base, and some uprooted. Structural damage was noted at several outbuildings, including one destroyed. Several power poles were snapped or heavily leaning on the nearby railroad track. .Southern McDonough County Straight Line Wind... Peak Wind Estimated: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 19.9 miles Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 W Colmar/McDonough/IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.346, -90.936 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:33 PM CDT End Location: 2.3 NE Industry/McDonough/IL End Lat/Lon: 40.343, -90.571 Survey Summary: A swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts was found with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures. .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: An EF1 tornado developed in far eastern Bureau County, with estimated max winds of 90 mph, where a barn sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved northeast into LaSalle County (WFO Chicago area), resulting in damage to trees and outbuildings. Further damage was noted to power poles southeast of Mendota, Illinois. Through the remainder of the path, a semi truck was blown over, with more tree and outbuilding damage. && 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 event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ GROSS/ELLINGWORTH/GUNKEL/DELAUNE
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EF-0 ⇒ 1
EF-1 ⇒ 6
EF-2 ⇒ 1
132 NOUS43 KDVN 211804 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-220615- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 104 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornadoes and Straight Line Wind... .Update...Added an additional short-lived tornado in northern Henry County, Illinois. .Galena Territory Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 02:47 PM CDT Start Location: 2 ESE Galena Territory / Jo Daviess County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3913 / -90.2979 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 02:54 PM CDT End Location: 1 SW Schapville / Jo Daviess County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.3888 / -90.2258 Survey Summary: EF1 tornado with max winds speed of 90-95 mph begun just east of the Galena Territories causing damage to the awning of house. The tornado then caused sporadic tree damage along it's 3.7 mile long path. Of interesting note, the tornado mainly caused damage in the valley areas where stretching of the vortex likely increased wind speeds. .Lena Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.54 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 03:32 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Kent / Stephenson County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 42.3547 / -89.8738 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 04:03 PM CDT End Location: 1 N Buena Vista / Stephenson County / IL End Lat/Lon: 42.4539 / -89.6769 Survey Summary: A high-end EF2, possible multi-vortex, tornado with estimated peak winds around 130 mph started along Highway 20, southwest of Lena IL, and tracked through Lena before lifting just southwest of McConnell. The tornado caused significant damage to trees along its 12.5 mile long path, including uprooting and snapping trees. When the tornado begun it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees, gaining strength to an EF2 tornado snapping many power poles southwest of Lena. The tornado turned to the right, into town causing a lot of roof damage and tree damage. A lot of houses had shingle and siding damage. The most significant damage occurred on Grove Street, where three houses lost their entire roof structure. Two of the homes experienced partial exterior wall collapses. Damage in this area is consistent with 130 MPH winds. In Lena, the damage footprint in Lena is approximately 1250 yards wide. As the tornado moved to the northeast, damage to farm structures was noted. Even towards the end of the path, the tornado was causing EF1 damage to trees. .North Washington Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.34 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 05:02 PM CDT Start Location: 4 ENE West Chester / Washington County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 41.3496 / -91.7455 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 05:10 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Richmond / Washington County / IA End Lat/Lon: 41.4031 / -91.6721 Survey Summary: An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 4 miles east-northeast of West Chester, IA. Along its 5.3 mile path, it snapped several power poles and tree trunks, along with ripping sheet metal roofs off of farm outbuildings. A semi truck was also tipped over near the intersection of State Highway 1 and 92, which can be associated with a localized wind surge south of the tornado. .Viola Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:40 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Viola / Mercer County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.198 / -90.5953 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 06:42 PM CDT End Location: Viola / Mercer County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.2059 / -90.5805 Survey Summary: A brief EF0 tornado passed through Viola, IL, with maximum winds around 85 mph. Much of the damage noted along the short path was done to trees, uprooting and snapping some, with tree tops also sheared off others. Some structural damage was noted in town, where half of a house roof was uplifted with insulation scattered along the tornado path. Damage was also done to the north side of a business's brick facade. .Denver Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 06:55 PM CDT Start Location: 1.7 NE West Point / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2718 / -91.1602 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 2.7 NNE Denver / hancock County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3216 / -91.0781 A high-end EF1 tornado developed southwest of Denver IL and tracked through town. Through the path of the tornado, there were dozens of utility poles damaged. When factoring in the rear flank downdraft (RFD), over 50 poles were broken or bent. Many trees were snapped, some in Denver with high concentration. Some structural damage was also seen, largely to facades, windows, and roofs in Denver. In addition to the tornado, a swath of rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds were identified just south of the tornado. .Northern Henry County Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.25 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:04 PM CDT Start Location: 3 S Spring Hill / Henry County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 41.5688 / -90.052 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:07 PM CDT End Location: 3 S Spring Hill / Henry County / IL End Lat/Lon: 41.5715 / -90.0488 Survey Summary: A short lived EF1 tornado with estimated max winds around 100 mph impacted a farmstead in far northern Henry County Illinois, with max width around 50 yards. Damage was largely noted to a couple of farm outbuildings and some minor tree damage. .Colmar Illinois Tornado... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 4.2 E Middle Creek / Hancock County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.3701 / -90.9554 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:21 PM CDT End Location: 2.4 ENE Colmar / McDonough County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3491 / -90.8451 An EF-1 tornado starting in Hancock County tracked east-southeast before turning east through western McDonough County. It tracked just north of Colmar. Along the path was concentrated tree snapping, many at the base, and some uprooted. Structural damage was noted at several outbuildings, including one destroyed. Several power poles were snapped or heavily leaning on the nearby railroad track. .Southern McDonough County Straight Line Wind... Peak Wind Estimated: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 19.9 miles Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:13 PM CDT Start Location: 2.8 W Colmar/McDonough/IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.346, -90.936 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:33 PM CDT End Location: 2.3 NE Industry/McDonough/IL End Lat/Lon: 40.343, -90.571 Survey Summary: A swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts was found with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures. .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: An EF1 tornado developed in far eastern Bureau County, with estimated max winds of 90 mph, where a barn sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved northeast into LaSalle County (WFO Chicago area), resulting in damage to trees and outbuildings. Further damage was noted to power poles southeast of Mendota, Illinois. Through the remainder of the path, a semi truck was blown over, with more tree and outbuilding damage. && 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 event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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808 NOUS43 KDVN 231820 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-240630- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 120 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/2026 Tornadoes and Straight Line Wind... .Update...Added an EF2 tornado that started just northeast of Industry and tracked into Fulton County. .Industry-Bernadotte Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.82 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/17/2026 Start Time: 07:29 PM CDT Start Location: 2 SSW Pennington Point / McDonough County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.364 / -90.5625 End Date: 04/17/2026 End Time: 07:44 PM CDT End Location: 1 WNW Bernadotte / Fulton County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.4099 / -90.3425 Survey Summary: The tornado began about 3.5 miles northeast of Industry where it did some tree damage followed by snapping of 7 power poles along N 600th Rd. It progressed east between N 600th Rd and N 500th Rd as it produced tree and significant outbuilding damage. The tornado then turned northeast where it did significant tree damage, producing wind speeds around 115 mph. It then crossed into Fulton County along Waters Rd and did roof damage to a home along with more extensive tree damage, snapping off large trees, and destroying a machine shed. It also destroyed a newer grain bin as it moved to the northeast. As it continued to the northeast it likely merged with a newer tornado that came from the south. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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