HailEvidence → Sterling, IL → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in Sterling, IL on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Sterling, IL on April 2, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball 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 Sterling on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the Sterling city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:02 UTC | 2 WSW Sterling, Whiteside | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:20 UTC | 2 SW Whiteside County A, Whiteside | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.2 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:11 UTC | 4 NNW Nelson, Lee | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:11 UTC | 4 N Nelson, Lee | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:11 UTC | 6 SSW Polo, Ogle | SPC · preliminary |
1.8 mi, tornado: “An EF1 tornado passed through northern portions of Sterling... with estimated maximum wind speeds around 90 mph. Along the path... damage was done to trees (including s (DVN)”
5 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
5.2 mi, tornado: “An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph tracked for 5.75 miles through northwestern Lee County. The tornado damaged or (LOT)”
6.1 mi, wind: “Media showed video of trees down and a barn collapsed along Mound Hill Rd. Time estimated from radar. This LSR is likely a repeat but with a more precise location. (LOT)”
8.2 mi, wind: “Sheriff reports downed power poles and power lines... and a barn destroyed... on Mound Hill Road near Pilgrim Road in Lee County. Time estimated. (LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
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