HailEvidence → Yates City, IL → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Yates City, IL on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Yates City, IL on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Yates City on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Yates City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:57 UTC | Elmwood, Peoria | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:11 UTC | 2 SSE Maquon, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:05 UTC | 3 S Williamsfield, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:01 UTC | 3 SSW Williamsfield, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:03 UTC | 3 SSW Williamsfield, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:07 UTC | Williamsfield, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:07 UTC | 1 SSE Williamsfield, Knox | SPC · preliminary |
2.3 mi, wind: “Several tree branches were blown down near the intersection of South Knox and Main Street in Elmwood. (ILX)”
7.1 mi, wind: “3-4 inch branch across the road just east of the 97 and 8 junction. (ILX)”
7.8 mi, wind: “3 power poles snapped. (ILX)”
7.9 mi, wind: “Reports of farm debris scattered about the field. (ILX)”
7.9 mi, wind: “flipped farm trailer... trees snapped... and several power poles snapped. There was also a semi flipped on I-74. (ILX)”
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