At least 10 tornadoes, including EF-1 strikes in Pecatonica, Harrison and Roscoe, Illinois, plus large hail over 2 inches and 60-70 mph wind gusts caused widespread damage on April 17 in the NWS Chicago area. Repeated heavy rain led to river rises on the Rock, Fox and Des Plaines rivers.
At least 10 tornadoes, including EF-1 strikes in Pecatonica, Harrison and Roscoe, Illinois, plus large hail over 2 inches and 60-70 mph wind gusts caused widespread damage on April 17 in the NWS Chicago area. Repeated heavy rain led to river rises on the Rock, Fox and Des Plaines rivers.
Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/lot/2026_ActiveSevereStart
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