HailEvidence → Apple River, IL → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Apple River, IL on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Apple River, IL on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Apple River on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Apple River city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 mi | Wind | 70 mph | 20:26 UTC | 1 SSE Warren, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:32 UTC | 3 NNE Stockton, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:49 UTC | 4 NNE Stockton, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:50 UTC | 1 S Nora, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
5.5 mi, wind: “Wind out of the west. (DVN)”
8.8 mi, hail: “Photos relayed via social media. (DVN)”
8.8 mi, wind: “3Ft tree down at the base. (DVN)”
8.9 mi, hail: “Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Apple River hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12