Central Illinois Severe Weather April 17th, 2026 - Supercell produces damaging winds, large hail and multiple tornadoes
A supercell and squall line on April 17 generated 2-inch hail, damaging winds and at least seven tornadoes across Fulton, Mason, Tazewell, Logan, McLean and Champaign counties. Greatest structural damage occurred near Bloomington-Normal in McLean County.
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·April 20, 2026·1 min readA supercell and squall line on April 17 generated 2-inch hail, damaging winds and at least seven tornadoes across Fulton, Mason, Tazewell, Logan, McLean and Champaign counties. Greatest structural damage occurred near Bloomington-Normal in McLean County.
Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_041726

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