At least seven tornadoes, including EF-1s in Pecatonica, Harrison, and Roscoe, Illinois, struck the NWS Chicago area amid wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail over 2 inches, causing structural damage and river rises from heavy rain. The event capped an active severe weather stretch starting April 13 with repeated high-risk outlooks.
Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/arx/apr1426
