Event Summary: April 17th, 2026 - Numerous severe storms with wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes across eastern IA, northwest IL, northeast MO

Numerous severe storms Friday produced 60-70 mph wind gusts, teacup-size hail and multiple tornadoes, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings and power lines in Lena, IL, Washington, IA and

National Weather Service · April 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Event Summary: April 17th, 2026 - Numerous severe storms with wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes across eastern IA, northwest IL, northeast MO

Numerous severe storms Friday produced 60-70 mph wind gusts, teacup-size hail and multiple tornadoes, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings and power lines in Lena, IL, Washington, IA and Colmar, IL. The event summary was updated Sunday, April 19.

Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_041726

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