Hail storm map for April 17, 2026: max 2.50" hail across IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, OK, WI, ~190,682 structures in swath.
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A severe hail event swept across IA, IL, KS, MN and 3 more states on April 17, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 2.50". An estimated 190,682 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Wisconsin took the brunt with ~43,503 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 1,015 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 301 hail reports and 249 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43,503 | 207 | 0 |
| Kansas | 38,396 | 137 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 35,647 | 9,436 | 1,015 |
| Illinois | 34,394 | 898 | 0 |
| Iowa | 26,013 | 415 | 0 |
| Missouri | 9,175 | 8 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 3,554 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | CHEYENNE | ROGER MILLS | The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 13:40 | MOORELAND | WOODWARD | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 14:14 | MUTUAL | WOODWARD | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 15:28 | CARMEN | ALFALFA | The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations. |
| 15:30 | LAMBERT | ALFALFA | An image of a caliper-measured hailstone was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 15:35 | LAMBERT | ALFALFA | Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. |
| 15:39 | CHEROKEE | ALFALFA | Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. |
| 15:40 | JET | ALFALFA | An image of a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 15:42 | CHESTER | MAJOR | Reported by a National Severe Storms Laboratory Research Team. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 15:44 | BOUSE JUNCTION | MAJOR | The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations. |
| 15:59 | NASH | GRANT | Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate. |
| 16:01 | BOUSE JUNCTION | MAJOR | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 16:14 | ALINE | ALFALFA | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 16:21 | CLEO SPRINGS | MAJOR | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 16:25 | MEDFORD | GRANT | An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 16:42 | GOLTRY | ALFALFA | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 16:43 | GOLTRY | ALFALFA | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 16:51 | NASH | GRANT | An image showing a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media. |
| 17:03 | MENO | MAJOR | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 17:09 | POND CREEK | GRANT | An image showing a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media. |
| 17:12 | POND CREEK | GRANT | Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. |
| 17:15 | POND CREEK | GRANT | The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 17:15 | POND CREEK | GRANT | Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 17:21 | KREMLIN | GARFIELD | The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 17:23 | NORTH ENID | GARFIELD | Hailfall near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Oklahoma Highway 45. |
| 17:25 | KREMLIN | GARFIELD | The location is approximate. |
| 17:25 | LAMONT | GRANT | An image showing a ruler-measured hailstone was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 17:42 | TONKAWA | KAY | Hailfall near the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 60. The report was relayed by emergency management. |
| 17:44 | TONKAWA | KAY | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 17:45 | BLACKWELL TONKAWA MUNI ARPT | KAY | An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 17:47 | BLACKWELL | KAY | The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate. |
| 17:52 | BLACKWELL | KAY | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 18:06 | KILDARE | KAY | The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 18:06 | KILDARE | KAY | The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 18:24 | OKEENE | BLAINE | Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. The location is approximate. |
| 18:34 | SEILING | DEWEY | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 19:03 | PUTNAM | DEWEY | The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 19:15 | MARSHALL | LOGAN | An image of a caliper-measured hailstone was shared on social media. The location is approximate. |
| 19:18 | CHEYENNE | ROGER MILLS | The location is approximate. |
| 21:14 | MANGUM | GREER | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| 22:22 | (LTS)ALTUS AFB | JACKSON | The report was relayed through Spotter Network. |
| 22:42 | LAKE ELLSWORTH DAM | COMANCHE | The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:49 | PRAIRIEBURG | LINN | Reported on Mping. |
| 12:02 | CEDAR RAPIDS | LINN | Photo of quarter size hail reported through social media. Time estimated using radar data. |
| 12:25 | TEMPLE HILL | JONES | Reported on Mping. |
| 13:01 | Cumming | Warren | Time estimated from radar. |
| 13:04 | 3 SE Saylorville | Polk | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 13:05 | 3 E Saylorville | Polk | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| 13:05 | 2 NW Cumming | Warren | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 13:11 | Des Moines | Polk | Multiple reports across the metro of 1 to 1.5 inch hail. Time/location estimated from radar. |
| 13:21 | Collins | Story | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 13:40 | Colfax | Jasper | Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. |
| 13:40 | 2 N Colfax | Jasper | Time estimated via radar. |
| 13:41 | 3 N Colfax | Jasper | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| 13:45 | Colfax | Jasper | Time estimated from radar. |
| 13:45 | 1 W Newton | Jasper | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 13:50 | 4 NNE Lambs Grove | Jasper | Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. |
| 13:50 | Laurel | Marshall | Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 13:51 | 4 WNW Reasnor | Jasper | Time estimated on radar. |
| 13:55 | 1 E Russell | Lucas | Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. |
| 13:55 | 3 ENE Russell | Lucas | Time and location estimated from radar. |
| 14:00 | 1 S Haverhill | Marshall | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 14:05 | Tama | Tama | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Spotter reports of quarter to golf ball sized hail. |
| 14:10 | Toledo | Tama | Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:10 | Tama | Tama | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 14:10 | 3 NE Oakland Acres | Jasper | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 14:15 | Tama | Tama | Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. |
| 14:15 | 4 N Reasnor | Jasper | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 14:25 | Grinnell | Poweshiek | Time and location estimated from radar. |
| 14:25 | New Sharon | Mahaska | Delayed report - time estimated from radar. |
| 14:25 | 1 W New Sharon | Mahaska | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:28 | New Sharon | Mahaska | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:36 | ROBINS | LINN | Reported on Mping. Time estimated using radar data. |
| 14:51 | HARPERS FERRY | ALLAMAKEE | The public reported quarter sized hail in Harpers Ferry. |
| 14:53 | ROBINS | LINN | Relayed by emergency management. |
| 14:53 | HIAWATHA | LINN | Relayed by emergency management. |
| 15:18 | POSTVILLE | ALLAMAKEE | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Postville. |
| 17:25 | 2 NW Waukee | Dallas | Delayed report. |
| 17:26 | 1 NE Waukee | Dallas | Delayed report. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:51 | GALENA | JO DAVIESS | Reported from Mping. |
| 13:52 | GALENA | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 13:54 | GALENA | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 13:57 | RODDEN | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 13:57 | RODDEN | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 13:59 | RODDEN | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 14:00 | GUILFORD | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 14:01 | RODDEN | JO DAVIESS | Reported on Mping. |
| 14:50 | NORA | JO DAVIESS | The time was estimated from radar data. |
| 15:18 | ROCK GROVE | STEPHENSON | Report received from Mping. |
| 15:24 | DAKOTA DORNINK ARPT | STEPHENSON | Report received from Mping. |
| 15:25 | WINNESHIEK | STEPHENSON | Report received from Mping. |
| 15:26 | WINNESHIEK | STEPHENSON | Report received from Mping. |
| 15:29 | WINNESHIEK | STEPHENSON | Report received from Mping. |
| 15:32 | STOCKTON | JO DAVIESS | Photos on social media. |
| 15:43 | DURAND | WINNEBAGO | A few hail reports came from south of Durand ranging in size from 1.25 to 2.25 inches in diameter. |
| 15:45 | DAKOTA | STEPHENSON | Relayed by Chicago NWS Office, with a photo of baseball size hail. |
| 16:16 | Ipava | Fulton | Spotter reported hail measured at 60mm, or 2.36 inch. |
| 17:07 | Williamsfield | Knox | Hail damage due to golfball size hail. |
| 17:25 | Toulon | Stark | photo shared on social media. |
| 17:45 | BUDA | BUREAU | The time was estimated from radar data. |
| 18:28 | Toulon | Stark | Siding was damaged by the hail. |
| 18:29 | Toulon | Stark | Hail measured just shy of 2.25 inches. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:23 | 1 S Maryville | Nodaway | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 12:26 | 2 E Maryville | Nodaway | Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 13:48 | 1 SSW Country Club Vill | Buchanan | Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 13:58 | King City | Gentry | Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:01 | Cosby | Andrew | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:32 | 2 N Faucett | Buchanan | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:33 | 4 NE Cainsville | Mercer | Civilian sent photo of quarter to golf ball size hail from rural Mercer County northeast of Cainsville. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:38 | Newtown | Sullivan | Corrects previous hail report from Newtown. Time corrected from radar. |
| 14:45 | HARVESTER | ST. CHARLES | Report from social media. Largest stone around 1 inch in diameter. |
| 14:47 | 1 N Chillicothe | Livingston | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:51 | Spring Hill | Livingston | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 15:00 | 2 E Agency | Buchanan | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 15:04 | 7 N Plattsburg | Clinton | Social media report and video. Time confirmed from radar. |
| 15:15 | Gower | Clinton | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 15:22 | 4 NE Gower | Clinton | Social media report. Time confirmed from radar. |
| 15:40 | Cameron | Clinton | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 15:46 | 3 S Harrisonville | Cass | Delayed social media report. Hail up to quarter size reported south of Harrisonville. Time estimated from radar. |
| 15:47 | 1 NW Kansas City | Jackson | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| 15:56 | 3 SE Courtney | Jackson | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 16:00 | 2 W Spring Hill | Livingston | Social media report. Time confirmed from radar. |
| 17:23 | 1 S Macon | Macon | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | NEW ULM ARPT | BROWN | Photo measurement provided via NWS Chat. |
| 06:58 | KASOTA | LE SUEUR | Report received via NWS Chat. |
| 07:39 | KILKENNY | LE SUEUR | Report received via NWS Chat. |
| 08:58 | HASTINGS | DAKOTA | Photo measurement provided via Facebook. |
| 09:04 | CANNON FALLS | GOODHUE | Hail measurement provided via NWS Chat. |
| 12:36 | HAYFIELD | DODGE | Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile west of Hayfield. |
| 12:37 | HAYFIELD | DODGE | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 1 mile northeast of Hayfield. |
| 12:45 | KASSON | DODGE | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 1 mile south of Kasson. |
| 13:01 | ORONOCO | OLMSTED | The public reported quarter sized hail 2 miles west of Oronoco. |
| 13:04 | DEXTER | MOWER | The public reported quarter sized hail 1 mile east of Dexter. |
| 13:13 | ROCHESTER | OLMSTED | A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail 4 miles north of Rochester. |
| 13:13 | DOUGLAS | OLMSTED | The public reported quarter sized hail about 3 miles south-southeast of Douglas. The reported was relayed via mPING. |
| 14:00 | ST CHARLES | WINONA | The public reported ping pong ball hail sized in St. Charles. |
| 14:05 | ALTURA | WINONA | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Altura. |
| 14:19 | SILVER CREEK | LAKE | The majority of the hail was three quarters to one inch in size but some pieces were as large as 1.5 inches in diameter. |
| 14:19 | ROLLINGSTONE | WINONA | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Rollingstone. |
| 14:51 | SIMAR | ST. LOUIS | Hail was mostly pea size but a few stones one inch to one and a quarter inches were found about 45 minutes after the storm passed. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:45 | POLLEY | TAYLOR | A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 8 miles northwest of Thorp. |
| 13:46 | ESDAILE | PIERCE | Emailed photos of large hail in backyard. |
| 14:15 | TOMAH | MONROE | Local amateur radio reported nickel sized hail in Tomah. |
| 14:16 | TOMAH | MONROE | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail near Tomah. |
| 14:24 | 1 NW Marshfield | Wood | hail report from Cocorahs spotter of 0.375 with an average of 0.250. |
| 14:50 | 2 S Hewitt | Wood | weather spotter called in saying 3 miles south of marsfeild dime size hail. |
| 14:51 | MONDOVI | BUFFALO | Dispatch in Eau Claire County relayed a report of nickel sized hail in Mondovi. |
| 15:00 | Cassville | Grant | Pea size hail for 5 minutes. |
| 15:22 | LANCASTER | GRANT | Emergency management reported nickel sized hail at the Sheriff's office southeast of Lancaster. |
| 15:36 | 2 NW Merrill | Lincoln | Reported hail with some as big as 3/4 but mostly 1/2 inch. |
| 15:57 | KAISER | PRICE | Law enforcement reported quarter size hail about 5 miles west of Park Falls near the animal rescue. |
| 16:00 | STONE LAKE | SAWYER | Largest hail was half-dollar size with lots of smaller hail. |
| 18:03 | HAZELHURST | ONEIDA | Half dollar size hail fell in Hazelhurst. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | ANNELLY | HARVEY | Pea to ping pong ball size hail was reported. |
| 13:23 | WHITEWATER | BUTLER | The report was relayed from the local fire department. |
| 13:36 | (ICT)WICHITA ARPT | SEDGWICK | The hailstones were mainly pea to penny size with a couple of quarter size hailstones included. |
| 13:52 | BELLAIRE | SEDGWICK | Report received via mPing. |
| 14:08 | Atchison | Atchison | Social media report. Time estimated from radar. |
| 14:09 | CEDAR VALE | CHAUTAUQUA | The ground was covered with pea to quarter size hail. |
| 14:41 | DERBY | SEDGWICK | The hail report was received via mPing. |
| 15:46 | ST PAUL | NEOSHO | Damage was reported to the homes siding and windows. |
| 16:00 | 3 WSW Olathe | Johnson | Social media report. Hail up to quarter size fell at Lake Olathe. Time estimated from radar. |
| 16:07 | HEPLER | CRAWFORD | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:10 | CAPPELN | ST. CHARLES | Thunderstorm winds caused damage to power poles across the far western portion of the county, extending from New Melle north into Wentzville and Flint Hill. Along its path, there were multiple reports of snapped trees/branches, snapped power poles, downed lines, one downed transformer, and one home with shingles missing from its roof near New Melle. This thunderstorm went on to produce additional wind damage in Lincoln County. |
| 14:24 | MOSCOW MILLS | LINCOLN | Thunderstorm winds snapped two 6 inch diameter limbs from trees just south of Troy. |
| 14:25 | ETHLYN | LINCOLN | Thunderstorm winds snapped power poles and numerous tree limbs from just north of Flint Hill northeast to Winfield. Near Old Monroe a farm outbuilding was collapsed, the siding peeled from a home, and the roof removed from a mobile home. |
| 14:40 | HARVESTER | ST. CHARLES | Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a powerline. |
| 14:40 | PAYNESVILLE | PIKE | Thunderstorm winds damaged the siding and roof of a single family home. A large tree was also split in half, but the center of the tree was rotted and half of the tree was leafless. |
| 15:45 | 4 NNE Cameron | Daviess | Private weather sensor. |
| 15:49 | Kansas City Downtown | Clay | MKC ASOS measured a 63 mph wind gust. |
| 16:16 | 3 NNW Raytown | Jackson | Multiple reports from emergency management and the public of 60 to 70 mph winds on the south side of Independence and near the Kansas City Sports Complex. Multiple reports of wires down as well. Time confirmed from radar. |
| 17:09 | JOHNSON CITY | ST. CLAIR | Several power lines were reported down along A and M Highways between Lowry City and Appleton City. |
| 17:28 | 6 SSE Rothville | Chariton | Private weather sensor. |
| 17:32 | LEWISTOWN | LEWIS | Thunderstorm winds downed one large tree in Lewistown. |
| 17:55 | FAIRFIELD | BENTON | A power line was reported down at the entrance Osage Bluff Camp. |
| 17:57 | PAPE | ST. CLAIR | Power lines and poles were reported down causing power outages. |
| 18:00 | WHITAKERVILLE | BENTON | A large tree was reported down on Poorboy Road. |
| 18:18 | ICONIUM | ST. CLAIR | The Mesonet Station GW3465 in Osceola measured a 58 mph wind gust. |
| 18:25 | WARSAW | BENTON | A tree fell on a vehicle on Hawthorn Drive. |
| 18:25 | WARSAW | BENTON | Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down in town with multiple power outages. |
| 18:25 | WARSAW | BENTON | A tree fell onto a power line. |
| 18:27 | WARSAW | BENTON | Several large trees were reported down on Rexschell Lane. |
| 18:27 | LINCOLN | BENTON | A National Weather Service Survey determined that damage was caused by straight line winds which uprooted or snapped multiple trees and caused damage to a metal building. |
| 18:27 | WHITAKERVILLE | BENTON | Several power lines had large branches fall on them causing power outages. |
| 18:30 | LAKEVIEW HGT | BENTON | A large tree was reported down on Skyview Street. |
| 18:32 | EDMONSON | BENTON | Several power lines were reported down along Highway H. |
| 18:35 | LINCOLN | BENTON | The AWOS station KRAW in Warsaw, measured a 62mph wind gust. |
| 18:44 | STOVER | MORGAN | Power lines were reported down. |
| 18:45 | OSAGE IRON WORKS | CAMDEN | Several trees were reported down around the lake. Some trees were blocking roads. |
| 18:50 | GRAVOIS MILLS ARPT | MORGAN | A large tree was reported down on Missouri Highway 5 just north of Route P, blocking all traffic. |
| 19:04 | ROCKY MT | MORGAN | Power lines were reported down on Oak Road. |
| 19:11 | LAKE OZARKS EAST | CAMDEN | A large branch was on a road blocking traffic. |
| 19:15 | MARVIN | MORGAN | The Mesonet station, GW3917, in Versailles measured a 60mph wind gust. |
| 19:16 | ORTIZ | AUDRAIN | Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in a forest on Heckemeyer Road. Additional tree damage was reported on Dawson Road. The storm continued northeast where it downed several large trees near Falcon Lane and Route M in Wardsville. |
| 19:22 | COLE JCT | COLE | Thunderstorm winds downed tree branches which littered a road. |
| 19:22 | 3 SE Kaiser | Miller | AWOS station KAIZ Osage Beach AWOS. |
| 19:34 | CARRINGTON | CALLAWAY | Strong straight-line winds accompanied a brief tornado that approached Fulton from the southwest. These downed and damaged numerous trees between CR-325 and northwest Fulton. Winds ripped off the front part of a trailer near Carrington. In Fulton, the stoplights at Bluff and Industrial Ave were damaged, as was the Sonic restaurant sign on North Bluff Street. Numerous street lights sustained damage throughout town, and 2 utility poles were downed. The old KFAL radio tower was knocked down. Finally, large and healthy trees were uprooted on the Warson Woods University campus. Here, metal bleachers were blown over and debris was found in trees. |
| 19:36 | FAITH | MILLER | A large tree was reported down blocking the road on Missouri Highway 17 and K Highway. |
| 20:19 | 2 NNW Vichy | Maries | ASOS station KVIH Vichy Rolla ASOS. |
| 20:28 | DETMOLD | FRANKLIN | Thunderstorm winds downed a 15 inch diameter tree near Lyon. They then downed a tree 6 to 10 inches in diameter southeast of New Haven. A tornado developed just east of this damage at about the same time. |
| 20:30 | ORONOGO | JASPER | A power pole was broken by high winds. |
| 20:35 | WEBB CITY | JASPER | Trees were downed on powerlines. |
| 20:43 | SOUTH TROY | LINCOLN | Thunderstorm winds caused damage from near the Woodland Airstrip northeast into Winfield. Near the beginning, winds peeled back the roof of an old farm outbuilding and caused a small farm outbuilding to collapse upon itself. Winds blew down tree branches, power lines, and power poles along its path. Between Moscow Mills and Troy, a billboard was blown over onto a mobile home which sustained damage. |
| 20:44 | JOPLIN | JASPER | A tree fell on power lines knocking out power to several homes. |
| 20:45 | CARTHAGE MYERS ARPT | JASPER | A large tree fell on powerlines causing power outages. |
| 22:30 | PINEVILLE EDWARDS AR | MCDONALD | A large tree was reported down on a road blocking traffic. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | GALENA | JO DAVIESS | Several tree branches down between 2 and 4 inches in diameter. |
| 14:26 | WARREN | JO DAVIESS | Winds were out of the west. |
| 14:49 | STOCKTON | JO DAVIESS | A 3 foot diameter tree blown down. |
| 14:57 | BEVERLY | ADAMS | Thunderstorm winds produced a swath of tree and structural damage extending from Pleasant Hill northeast through Pittsfield, Griggsville, and beyond. Other municipalities within that line include Martinsburg and Chambersburg. In Pleasant Hill, winds peeled portions of the roof from the local high school, threw the roof of an outbuilding a block away, and caused major tree damage. In Pittsfield, a power pole was snapped off on the 200 block of North Illinois Street. Several trees were downed here. Griggsville incurred more structural damage, with a home sustained roof damage, part of a metal roof torn from an outbuilding, power poles snapped, and a large carport structure collapsed onto a combine to the northeast of town. |
| 15:35 | VERSAILLES | BROWN | Thunderstorm winds heavily damaged a machine shed in the bottoms of the Illinois River southeast of Versailles. Winds also knocked a tree onto a mobile home in Versailles around the same time. |
| 15:40 | DURAND | WINNEBAGO | Several photos were received of broken windows and damaged siding from in and around Durand due to a combination of severe winds and hail. |
| 17:13 | NEW BOSTON | MERCER | Multiple downed tree branches, up to 3 inches in diameter. Porta-potty blown over. The time was estimated from radar data. |
| 17:40 | ELEANOR | WARREN | Estimated 60 mph winds winds with tree limb damage. The time was estimated from radar data. |
| 17:47 | SHEFFIELD | BUREAU | A power pole was broken. |
| 17:49 | DURAND | WINNEBAGO | Softwood trees were snapped near the intersection of Task Bridge Rd and Best Rd north of Pecatonica. |
| 17:54 | BASCO | HANCOCK | Home damaged and 3 power poles leaned over. |
| 17:59 | DENVER | HANCOCK | Farm equipment blown into a ditch. Time was estimated from radar data. |
| 18:00 | DENVER | HANCOCK | Tree limbs snapped and a sheet metal roof blown off a shed. The time was estimated from radar data. |
| 18:12 | COLMAR | MCDONOUGH | A large grain elevator destroyed damaging nearby train gates. |
| 18:12 | COLMAR | MCDONOUGH | A tree was blown down. |
| 18:15 | COLMAR | MCDONOUGH | Power poles down in a wide swath east of Colmar to northwest of Industry. Swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts, with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures. |
| 18:20 | TENNESSEE | MCDONOUGH | A structure was damaged. |
| 18:30 | INDUSTRY | MCDONOUGH | Tree limbs down and a flag pole snapped 8 feet above the ground. |
| 18:35 | (UIN)QUINCY MUNI ARP | ADAMS | A 62 mph gust was recorded at Quincy Regional Airport. |
| 18:52 | TISKILWA | BUREAU | A tree was blown down. |
| 19:01 | HENNEPIN | PUTNAM | Measured winds of 58 mph. |
| 19:10 | SPRING VLY | BUREAU | Multiple trees reported down. |
| 19:29 | 1 SSE Venetian Village | Lake | Measured a PWS GRAYS38. |
| 19:33 | EARLVILLE | LA SALLE | Photos shared via social media showed doors blown out of a farm outbuilding near Earlville. |
| 19:40 | ROLLO | DE KALB | Metal roofing was damaged on a building north of Leland. |
| 19:51 | WOODLAKE LANDING AIRPORT | DE KALB | A two foot diameter tree was down and blocking the southbound lane of Somonauk Rd just north of Pratt Rd in Sandwich. |
| 20:06 | Normal | McLean | Wind gust measured with anemometer. |
| 20:09 | Towanda | McLean | Peak gust before power was lost. |
| 20:14 | CORNELL | LIVINGSTON | Three power poles were blown over (not snapped) west of Cornell. |
| 20:16 | ST CHARLES | KANE | Power lines were downed causing a tree to catch fire at IL-38 and Kirk Rd in Geneva. |
| 20:24 | SUNBURY | LIVINGSTON | Several power lines were downed along IL-17 west of I-55 near Dwight. |
| 20:39 | ROLLING MEADOWS | COOK | A tree roughly two feet in diameter was snapped in Rolling Meadows. |
| 20:49 | PAXTON | FORD | An eight inch diameter tree limb was broken near the intersection of Oak St and American St in Paxton. |
| 20:55 | BONFIELD | KANKAKEE | Photos shared via social media showed downed power poles and trees in Bonfield. |
| 21:09 | KANKAKEE | KANKAKEE | Extensive tree damage was noted around Kankakee, including downed branches up to one foot in diameter. |
| 21:09 | MANTENO | KANKAKEE | Tree damage was reported around Manteno. |
| 21:10 | WATSEKA | IROQUOIS | Emergency management reported extensive tree damage around Watseka, particularly the southeast part of town. Numerous uprooted trees and snapped trunks were reported. Two separate personal weather stations on the south and southeast sides of town recorded a 72 mph and a 73 mph gust. |
| 21:18 | MOMENCE | KANKAKEE | Photos shared showed snapped softwood trees and damaged fences in Momence. |
| 21:22 | BEECHER | WILL | Power poles and trees were downed in Beecher. A fire was started when one branch fell onto a power line. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:36 | Pine Springs | Culberson | Mesonet station 60 Pine Springs GMNP measured a 61 mph wind gust. |
| 20:04 | 2 WNW Hereford | Deaf Smith | Second consecutive 61 mph gust measured a minute later at 9:05 PM as well. |
| 20:41 | 1 NE Memphis | Hall | Measured by the TTU mesonet. |
| 20:50 | 2 S Lesley | Hall | Measured by the TTU mesonet. |
| 21:22 | 9 SW Earth | Lamb | Measured by the TTU mesonet. |
| 21:36 | 2 S Lesley | Hall | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Lesley. Measured by TTU WTM. Multiple severe gusts recorded from 9:50 PM CDT through 11:02 PM CDT, peak gust of 64 mph. |
| 21:53 | 6 SE Wellington | Collingsworth | measured at the Wellington 6SE mesonet. |
| 21:58 | 2 S Lesley | Hall | Measured by TTU WTM. |
| 22:26 | GOODLETT | HARDEMAN | Goodlett (GOOD) Mesonet observation. Severe (>50-knot) wind gusts occurred during the event time, with the peak wind gust of 51 knots occurring at 2227 LST. |
| 22:29 | GOODLETT | HARDEMAN | Goodlett (GOOD) Mesonet observation. |
| 22:35 | 6 NW White River Lake | Crosby | Measured my the TTU WTM. |
| 22:53 | Comanche Springs | Foard | Comanche Springs (COMA) Mesonet. |
| 23:27 | 8 SE Guthrie | King | Measured by TTU WTM. |
| 23:29 | IOWA PARK | WICHITA | A tractor-trailer was overturned (and rolled) on U.S. Highway 287 due to thunderstorm winds. Details on this event were relayed through local broadcast media. |
| 23:35 | PLEASANT VALLEY | WICHITA | A video showing a large tree split in half was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 23:39 | (SPS)SHEPPARD AFB | WICHITA | Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation. |
| 23:47 | (SPS)SHEPPARD AFB | WICHITA | Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation. |
| 23:55 | (SPS)SHEPPARD AFB | WICHITA | Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:20 | BURBANK | OSAGE | The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Burbank measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 66 mph. |
| 18:25 | BURBANK | OSAGE | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs. |
| 19:18 | OKESA | OSAGE | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs on the west side of Bartlesville. |
| 20:13 | MARAMEC | PAWNEE | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph. |
| 20:15 | 4 NE Lovell | Logan | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4 NE Lovell. OK mesonet. |
| 20:20 | HALLETT | PAWNEE | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph. |
| 20:25 | LAKE CARL BLACKWELL DAM | PAYNE | A tractor-trailer was overturned along Interstate 35. The event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| 20:55 | (HBR)HOBART AIRPORT | KIOWA | Hobart Regional Airport (KHBR) observation. |
| 21:35 | ALTUS | JACKSON | Altus (ALTU) Mesonet observation. |
| 22:15 | TIPTON ARPT | TILLMAN | Tipton (TIPT) Mesonet observation. |
| 22:28 | FREDERICK ARPT | TILLMAN | Frederick Regional Airport (KFDR) observation. |
| 22:50 | WALTERS | COTTON | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 22:55 | WALTERS | COTTON | Walters (WAL2) Mesonet observation. |
| 22:57 | 2 W Burns Flat | Washita | KCSM. |
| 23:00 | 4 SSW Lawton | Comanche | KLAW. |
| 23:30 | MAYSVILLE | GARVIN | A social media report of a 200 pound well lid blown off. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:17 | EARL | WASHBURN | Photos were received of trees snapped around six feet above the ground between Earl and Springbrook. |
| 14:28 | MINONG SUTHERLAND AR | WASHBURN | A gust of 68 mph was recorded by the Minong RAWS station MRZW3. |
| 14:34 | HAYWARD | SAWYER | Hayward Laundry on Dakota Ave had its roof torn off by the wind. |
| 14:40 | 2 ENE Bakerville | Wood | Apr 17, 3:40 pm 64 61 88 S 28G51 0.50 Hvy rain, Fog. |
| 14:48 | WASHBURN | BAYFIELD | Nevers Road reported impassable with photos of trees completely blocking the road. Several trees were also damaged at corner of Nevers Road and Highway 13. |
| 14:52 | BAYFIELD | BAYFIELD | Numerous reports were received of several tall pine trees uprooted in Washburn including several that blocked Highway 13. |
| 14:53 | ASHLAND JCT | BAYFIELD | Many dead branches were down that were approximately 2 inches in diameter. |
| 14:58 | MOQUAH | BAYFIELD | Numerous trees were down in the vicinity of Fish Creek Hill on Old US 2. Some of the trees were tall pine trees. |
| 15:15 | LA POINTE MADELINE I | ASHLAND | A gust of 66 mph was recorded by the K4R5 AWOS station at the La Pointe Airport. |
| 15:45 | MONTFORT | GRANT | Emergency management reported a hog barn damaged 3 miles west-southwest of Montfort. |
| 16:29 | CONOVER | VILAS | Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines southwest of Phelps. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data. |
| 16:42 | RICHWOOD | DODGE | A barn wall was blown down. |
| 18:22 | EAST TROY | WALWORTH | An uprooted tree. |
| 18:44 | 3 W Ashwaubenon | Brown | At the Green Bay Airport. |
| 19:11 | CADDY VISTA | RACINE | Total destruction of a greenhouse and damage to other outbuildings. Multiple trees uprooted and leaning to the north northeast. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:17 | MAQUOKETA CAVES SP | JACKSON | Power line snapped and sheet metal roof ripped off out building. |
| 15:03 | WALKER | LINN | Also reported pea size hail. |
| 15:20 | TWIN BRIDGES PARK | DELAWARE | The time was estimated using radar data. |
| 15:52 | RUBIO | WASHINGTON | Tree limbs down that were several inches in diameter. |
| 15:52 | CASCADE | DUBUQUE | The time was estimated using radar data. |
| 16:03 | SAWYER | LEE | A large tree blown down. |
| 16:20 | FAIRVIEW | JONES | An Rwis observation. |
| 16:23 | Iowa City Municipality | Johnson | ASOS. |
| 16:24 | LONE TREE | JOHNSON | Measured wind gust of 71 MPH at School in town. Tree blown over onto power lines. The time of the event was estimated using radar. |
| 16:41 | SAWYER | LEE | A large tree fell down and multiple thick limbs were snapped. The time was estimated using radar data. |
| 16:49 | LIME CITY | CEDAR | Spotter estimated wind gust. |
| 16:56 | DURANT | CEDAR | Measured using a car mounted anemometer. |
| 17:03 | Burlington Regional Air | Des Moines | ASOS. |
| 17:19 | DAVENPORT ARPT | SCOTT | Observed at the Davenport Airport. |
| 17:34 | CLINTON MUNI ARPT | CLINTON | Reported at the Clinton Airport. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 | LOWELL | LAKE | Numerous trees and power poles were downed around Lowell outside of the path of the EF-0 tornado. |
| 21:35 | KREITZBURG | LAKE | Numerous tree branches were downed around and southwest of St. John. |
| 21:45 | EFFNER | NEWTON | Numerous power lines and poles were downed south of CR 1300S extending from State Line Rd to US-41. |
| 21:49 | BEATRICE | PORTER | A one foot diameter hardwood tree was uprooted near Lakes of the Four Seasons. |
| 21:55 | STOUTSBURG | JASPER | Power poles were damaged in a number of spots near and north of Stoutsburg. |
| 22:00 | WHEATFIELD | JASPER | A fence was damaged and a large playground set rolled out of a yard in Wheatfield. |
| 22:17 | NORTH JUDSON | STARKE | Public reports large tree limbs down. |
| 22:30 | 5 SSW Earl Park | Benton | Benton County EM recorded a 54 mph wind gust at IN Rt. 18 and CR 700 W west of Fowler. |
| 22:32 | MILL CREEK | LA PORTE | Delayed report. A barn was blown down on CR-75 South just east of CR-775 East in LaPorte County. |
| 23:38 | BURR OAK | MARSHALL | Emergency manager reports power lines downed and snapped on State Road 8 between Upas and Union roads. Time estimated from radar. |
| 23:40 | TWIN LAKES | MARSHALL | Emergency manager reports a few large trees downed. |
| 23:46 | TWIN LAKES | MARSHALL | Emergency Manager reported multiple trees down across the roadway west of Plymouth in Marshall County, Indiana. |
| 23:46 | LYDICK | ST. JOSEPH | Broadcast media reports nine trees down. NWS damage survey determined evidence was inconclusive and damage was ruled straight-line winds of 60 to 70 mph. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:27 | 1 E Hill City | Graham | The ASOS in Hill City (KHLC) reported a 56 mph (49 knot) wind gust at 5:27 am MDT (1127 UTC). |
| 14:09 | CEDAR VALE | CHAUTAUQUA | Wind gusts were estimated between 60 and 70 mph. |
| 14:20 | SCRANTON | OSAGE | A personal weather station. |
| 14:55 | STRAWN | COFFEY | Measured from a personal weather station. |
| 15:05 | LEBO | COFFEY | Tree damage was also reported. |
| 15:15 | WAVERLY | COFFEY | Tree damage also reported. |
| 15:24 | WILLIAMSBURG | FRANKLIN | Measured from a personal weather station. |
| 15:25 | HOMEWOOD | FRANKLIN | Pea size hail also reported. |
| 15:35 | OTTAWA | FRANKLIN | Wind gusts were estimated between 60-65 mph. |
| 15:35 | OTTAWA MUNI ARPT | FRANKLIN | Site was an Awos station (KOWI). |
| 15:46 | ST PAUL | NEOSHO | A gooseneck travel trailer was tipped over; a chicken coop and metal shed were destroyed. |
| 16:18 | ATLANTA | COWLEY | Tree limbs with a diameter of 3 inches were across the roadway. Time was estimated based on radar. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:20 | Copper Harbor | Keweenaw | ASOS station KP59 Copper Harbor. |
| 13:30 | 1 NNE Grand Marais | Alger | GLOS Weather Station GRMM4, 1 NNE Grand Marais. |
| 18:30 | 53 N Eagle Harbor | LSZ264 | C-MAN station PILM4, 53NNW Eagle Harbor. |
| 18:50 | 28 ESE Keweenaw Point | LSZ266 | Mesonet station STDM4 33 NNE Granite Island. |
| 22:08 | 4 WNW Roosevelt Park | Muskegon | Mesonet station MKGM4 Muskegon Pier. |
| 22:54 | Macatawa | LMZ846 | Mesonet station HLNM4 Holland Harbor. |
| 23:41 | 4 SSE South Haven | Van Buren | AWOS station KLWA South Haven Rgnl Arpt. |
| 23:41 | WATERVLIET ARPT | BERRIEN | Public reports a tree was uprooted. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:40 | 1 S Clines Corners | Torrance | ASOS station KCQC Clines Corners 1 SSE. |
| 13:56 | 1 S Clines Corners | Torrance | ASOS station KCQC Clines Corners 1 SSE. |
| 19:53 | 3 N Clovis | Curry | APRSWXNET/CWOP GW0819. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2 SSW The Strip | Clark | Gusts over 58 mph measured at WeatherSTEM Allegiant Stadium sensor between 0100 and 0130. Peak gust was 61 mph at 0120. 1554W. |
| 01:41 | 12 SW Elgin | Lincoln | Gusts over 58 mph measured at Kane Springs sensor between 0241 and 0341. Peak gust was 74 mph at 0241. KNSN2. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:08 | 6 SW Westcliffe | Custer | Mesonet station CW5478 Westcliffe. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:52 | 7 NNW Ripley | Riverside | AWOS station KBLH 7 NNW Ripley. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03:56 | 2 E Mccook | Red Willow | The ASOS in McCook (KMCK) reported a 58 mph (50 knot) wind gust at 3:56 am MDT (0956 UTC). |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:58 | DULUTH HGTS | ST. LOUIS | A photo was received via social media showing three 5 inch diameter softwood trees broken a few feet up the trunks. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:28 | MAYAGUEZ | MAYAGUEZ | A fallen tree was reported at PR-104 (Dr. Victoriano Quintana Muniz St.) behind Los Ingenieros St. and a local gas station. This was also around half a kilometer north of the Mayaguez Resort & Casino. The fallen tree was blocking the roadway. |