HailEvidence → Pecatonica, IL → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Pecatonica, IL on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Pecatonica, IL on April 15, 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 Pecatonica on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Pecatonica city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:15 UTC | 1 N Seward, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:19 UTC | 2 ESE Seward, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:14 UTC | 2 SE Seward, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:16 UTC | 2 SE Seward, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:20 UTC | Winnebago, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:20 UTC | 3 SW Winnebago, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:12 UTC | 3 SSW Seward, Ogle | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:27 UTC | 4 ENE Winnebago, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
4.1 mi, wind: “Two power poles downed along Pecatonica Road just north of Kelley Road. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
5.8 mi, wind: “Small portion of metal roof paneling peeled off of farm outbuilding. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
6.3 mi, wind: “Possible tornado. Numerous trees damaged along Murphy Road... west of S Conger Road. (LOT)”
6.3 mi, wind: “Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Seward. Several tree branches downed along Murphy Road west of Conger Road. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
6.6 mi, hail: “(LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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Verify your address — $29 Pecatonica hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12