HailEvidence → Roscoe, IL → 2026-04-17

Did it hail in Roscoe, IL on April 17, 2026?

Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Roscoe, IL on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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.

6hail reports ≤ 10 mi

2.00"largest hail · hen egg

5wind reports

5tornado reports

Every recorded report near Roscoe on 2026-04-17

Distances are from the Roscoe city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 16.

Distance	Type	Size / speed	Time	Reported near	Source
1.1 mi	Wind	speed n/a	00:13 UTC	Roscoe, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
1.8 mi	Wind	speed n/a	00:13 UTC	1 S Roscoe, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
2.3 mi	Wind	speed n/a	00:09 UTC	2 W Roscoe, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
2.3 mi	Tornado	UNK	00:15 UTC	2 ESE Roscoe, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
4.7 mi	Hail	1.50" (ping pong ball)	22:14 UTC	South Beloit, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
4.7 mi	Hail	1.25" (half dollar)	22:16 UTC	South Beloit, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
4.7 mi	Hail	1.50" (ping pong ball)	22:20 UTC	South Beloit, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
5.6 mi	Wind	speed n/a	22:09 UTC	3 SW Rockton, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
6.1 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	22:06 UTC	3 W Rockton, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
6.5 mi	Hail	1.75" (golf ball)	22:16 UTC	Beloit, Rock	SPC · preliminary
6.7 mi	Tornado	UNK	22:04 UTC	3 ESE Shirland, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
7.2 mi	Tornado	UNK	00:03 UTC	3 SE Shirland, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary
7.5 mi	Hail	2.00" (hen egg)	22:29 UTC	3 E Beloit, Rock	SPC · preliminary
7.9 mi	Wind	speed n/a	22:02 UTC	3 SSE Shirland, Winnebago	SPC · preliminary

1.1 mi, wind: “Several large trees damaged south west of Belvidere Road and Main Street in Roscoe. Relayed by amateur radio. Time estimated by radar. Possible tornado. (LOT)”

1.8 mi, wind: “Photo shows multiple large branches broken and blocking a roadway near McDonald Road and Double Ditch Circle in Roscoe. Relayed by social media. Possible tornado. Time (LOT)”

2.3 mi, wind: “Multiple structures with roof damage near Roscoe Road and Leena Drive in Roscoe. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

2.3 mi, tornado: “Tornado on the ground visible from IL-173 and Belvidere Road looking north. Relayed by amateur radio. (LOT)”

4.7 mi, hail: “Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12