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Storm Event Report

Watseka, IL Hail and Wind Storm Report

Apr 17, 2026 | Watseka, Iroquois County, IL | 2026-04-17 severe weather window

Watseka, IL storm report for 2026-04-17. We found 0 hail reports (max none measured) and 2 wind/tornado reports (peak 73 mph, including 0 tornado reports).

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Impacted Places

Watseka

Hail Stats

Reports
0
Severe Reports
0

Wind Stats

Max Gust
73 mph
Reports
2
Tornado Reports
0

Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)

DateHazardIntensityDistanceLocationSource
2026-04-17wind73 mph-Watseka, ILNOAA SPC
2026-04-17windWind report-Watseka, ILNOAA SPC

Emergency manager recorded a 73 mph wind gust in Watseka. Time estimated using radar. (LOT)

Emergency manager reported extensive tree damage in Watseka... particularly around the southeast side of town. Numerous uprooted trees and snapped tree trunks were note (LOT)

Report Highlights

  • Watseka recorded 0 hail reports on 2026-04-17.
  • 2 wind/tornado reports were also observed in the same convective window.
  • Watseka recorded 2 wind/tornado reports on 2026-04-17.
  • 0 hail reports provide companion context for mixed-hazard risk.

Data & Methodology

Noaa Spc
2
  • Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.

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  1. 2026-04-17T03:11:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Emergency manager reported extensive tree damage in Watseka... particularly around the southeast side of town. Numerous uprooted trees and snapped tree trunks were note (LOT)

  2. 2026-04-17T03:10:00Z

    Wind 73 mph

    Emergency manager recorded a 73 mph wind gust in Watseka. Time estimated using radar. (LOT)