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ALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Cole, MO — Warning issued April 28 at 3:13AM CDT until April 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Jefferson, IN — Warning issued April 28 at 4:02AM EDT until April 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KYALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Fayette, IL — Warning issued April 28 at 1:50AM CDT until April 28 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Montgomery, IL — Warning issued April 28 at 12:16AM CDT until April 28 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Crawford, IL — Warning issued April 27 at 11:52PM EDT until May 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis INALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Greene, IN — Warning issued April 27 at 11:52PM EDT until April 28 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis INFEMA approves major disaster declaration for Tennessee following severe winter storm — Feb. 7, 2026IICRC S520 mold remediation standard cited in 2026 National Defense Authorization Act — Jan. 5, 2026Hawaii receives presidential disaster declaration for flooding — Apr. 8, 2026IICRC S500 consensus body issues position statement on weather-related water damage — Mar. 16, 2026LA wildfire rebuilding: California Insurance Commissioner study shows fire-safe construction cuts losses — Mar. 27, 2026FEMA designates 15 Tennessee counties as natural disaster areas after winter storm — Apr. 6, 2026IICRC S220 standard open for second round of public input — Mar. 27, 2026R&R Magazine: AI adoption reaches 88% of restoration businesses in 2026 — Feb. 18, 2026Commerce Dept. invests $4.9M in disaster supplemental funding for storm-impacted states — Apr. 9, 2026Florida Helene and Milton recovery: FEMA provides ongoing support as long-term recovery continues — Feb. 10, 2026ALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Cole, MO — Warning issued April 28 at 3:13AM CDT until April 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Jefferson, IN — Warning issued April 28 at 4:02AM EDT until April 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KYALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Fayette, IL — Warning issued April 28 at 1:50AM CDT until April 28 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Montgomery, IL — Warning issued April 28 at 12:16AM CDT until April 28 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MOALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Crawford, IL — Warning issued April 27 at 11:52PM EDT until May 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis INALERT: FLOOD WARNING: Greene, IN — Warning issued April 27 at 11:52PM EDT until April 28 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis INFEMA approves major disaster declaration for Tennessee following severe winter storm — Feb. 7, 2026IICRC S520 mold remediation standard cited in 2026 National Defense Authorization Act — Jan. 5, 2026Hawaii receives presidential disaster declaration for flooding — Apr. 8, 2026IICRC S500 consensus body issues position statement on weather-related water damage — Mar. 16, 2026LA wildfire rebuilding: California Insurance Commissioner study shows fire-safe construction cuts losses — Mar. 27, 2026FEMA designates 15 Tennessee counties as natural disaster areas after winter storm — Apr. 6, 2026IICRC S220 standard open for second round of public input — Mar. 27, 2026R&R Magazine: AI adoption reaches 88% of restoration businesses in 2026 — Feb. 18, 2026Commerce Dept. invests $4.9M in disaster supplemental funding for storm-impacted states — Apr. 9, 2026Florida Helene and Milton recovery: FEMA provides ongoing support as long-term recovery continues — Feb. 10, 2026

Event Summary: April 17th, 2026 - Updated Wednesday, April 22nd

Numerous severe storms brought widespread 60-80 mph wind gusts, teacup-sized hail, and several tornadoes to eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri on April 17, causing significant EF2 tornado damage in Lena, Illinois, including homes, outbuildings, trees, and power lines.

Event Summary: April 17th, 2026 - Updated Wednesday, April 22nd
Photo: National Weather Service

Numerous severe storms brought widespread 60-80 mph wind gusts, teacup-sized hail, and several tornadoes to eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri on April 17, causing significant EF2 tornado damage in Lena, Illinois, including homes, outbuildings, trees, and power lines.

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

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