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Tornado Warning 53, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 17, 20264 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this tornado warning at Apr 17, 2026, 8:19 PM CDT for 4 counties in Illinois. It was in force for 41 min. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Apr 17, 2026, 8:19 PM CDT (01:19 UTC)
Expired: Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT
In force: 41 min
Issued by: NWS Lincoln, IL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Marshall County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 17, 8:27 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 Wsw Marquette Heights, IL	EF1, max wind speed 95 mph, path length 2.3 mi. The tornado touched down along Lincoln Blvd on the southwest side of Marquette Heights where it did tree damage and minor home siding damage. It moved east and crossed through McNaughton Park and eventually dissi
Apr 17, 8:30 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Ese Marquette Heights, IL	Tree blocking Cole Hollow Rd. 1 mile north of highway 98.
Apr 17, 8:33 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 70	2 E Creve Coeur, IL
Apr 17, 8:34 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Nnw Low Point, IL	Machine shed collapsed, barn with roof damage. Combine and tractor inside the shed were also significantly damaged.
Apr 17, 8:35 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 Wnw Morton, IL	Tree down on Roth Rd.
Apr 17, 8:35 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 W Washington, IL	Tree limbs blocking S. Cummings Ln.
Apr 17, 8:35 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 58	2 Wnw Morton, IL
Apr 17, 8:36 PM CDT	TORNADO	1 Nw Morton, IL	EF0, max wind speed 85 mph, path length 8.4 mi. The tornado touched down on the northwest side of Morton just north of the interchange of I-155 and I-74, where it damaged the roofs of a few warehouse buildings. As it reached the intersection of W Jackson St an
Apr 17, 8:36 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Nnw Low Point, IL	EF1, peak wind speed 100 mph, path length 0.52 miles, path width 80 yds. The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Washburn in a field just north of County Road 2100. The tornado destroyed a well built Morton Outbuilding, snapping the 6x6 wood suppor
Apr 17, 8:37 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 60	Washburn, IL
Apr 17, 8:57 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 S Minonk, IL	A power pole was snapped along IL-251 just north of its intersection with IL-116.
Apr 17, 8:57 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	Minonk, IL	Power lines were blown down across IL-251.
Apr 17, 8:57 PM CDT	TSTM WND GST 60	Minonk, IL

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 8 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Apr 17, 3:31 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 85 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1309 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -103 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1221 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 212 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 264 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.8
Supercell composite: 8.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

328 
WFUS53 KILX 180119
TORILX
ILC123-143-179-203-180200-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0053.260418T0119Z-260418T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
819 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Marshall County in central Illinois...
  Woodford County in central Illinois...
  Northeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
  Eastern Peoria County in central Illinois...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 819 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
  Peoria, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Washington, Germantown Hills, and Spring Bay around 825 PM CDT.
  Metamora around 830 PM CDT.
  Eureka around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Roanoke and Benson.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 155 near mile marker 31.
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 11 and 37.
 Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 14.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 82 and 106.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8905 4092 8893 4075 8893 4075 8899
      4070 8899 4069 8898 4068 8900 4058 8965
      4083 8978 4106 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 264DEG 45KT 4077 8961 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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2 follow-up statements

476 
WWUS53 KILX 180135
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
835 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC143-180144-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260418T0200Z/
Peoria-
835 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN PEORIA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8905 4092 8893 4075 8893 4075 8899
      4069 8898 4068 8900 4058 8965 4060 8966
      4064 8962 4066 8962 4071 8955 4079 8957
      4093 8946 4106 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 248DEG 47KT 4089 8931 

$$

ILC123-179-203-180200-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260418T0200Z/
Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-
835 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL...WOODFORD AND NORTHEASTERN TAZEWELL
COUNTIES...

At 834 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Washburn, or 10 miles east of Chillicothe, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Toluca around 845 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Pekin, La Rose, Peoria Heights, Panola, Bay View Gardens, Low Point,
Cazenovia, Groveland, and Kappa.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 155 near mile marker 31.
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 11 and 37.
 Interstate 474 between mile markers 9 and 14.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 94 and 106.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8905 4092 8893 4075 8893 4075 8899
      4069 8898 4068 8900 4058 8965 4060 8966
      4064 8962 4066 8962 4071 8955 4079 8957
      4093 8946 4106 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 248DEG 47KT 4089 8931 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

25

788 
WWUS53 KILX 180145
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC123-179-203-180200-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260418T0200Z/
Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL...WOODFORD AND NORTHEASTERN TAZEWELL
COUNTIES...

At 844 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Toluca, or 11 miles east of Lacon, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Toluca and Wenona around 850 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Panola, Low Point, Cazenovia, La Rose, and Kappa.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 11 and 37.
 Interstate 74 near mile marker 105.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8905 4092 8893 4075 8893 4075 8899
      4069 8898 4068 8900 4062 8941 4098 8931
      4106 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0144Z 249DEG 43KT 4097 8919 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 17, 6:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

An intense, multi-hazard severe thunderstorm event appears likely this evening into tonight. Areas along and west of a Taylorville to Champaign line are in an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe storms, while areas to the east are in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5). Storms are likely to impact areas west of I-55 between 5-9 PM, then spread east of I-55 late this evening.
The storms could produce locally heavy rainfall of 2-4". Scattered instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban, low- lying, or other poor drainage areas. A Flood Watch has been issued for areas along and north of Shelby to Edgar County.
Cooler air returns this weekend, and lows in the 30s may result in frost development both Saturday night and Sunday night.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 6:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
622 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- An intense, multi-hazard severe thunderstorm event appears
  likely this evening into tonight. Areas along and west of a
  Taylorville to Champaign line are in an Enhanced Risk (Level 3
  of 5) of severe storms, while areas to the east are in a
  Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5). Storms are likely to impact areas
  west of I-55 between 5-9 PM, then spread east of I-55 late
  this evening.

- The storms could produce locally heavy rainfall of 2-4".
  Scattered instances of flooding are possible, especially in
  urban, low- lying, or other poor drainage areas. A Flood Watch
  has been issued for areas along and north of Shelby to Edgar
  County.

- Cooler air returns this weekend, and lows in the 30s may
  result in frost development both Saturday night and Sunday
  night.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 134 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

*** Severe Storms Likely This Evening-Tonight ***

The 'bottom line up front': the forecast largely remains on
track, with an intense, multi-hazard severe thunderstom event
this evening into tonight.

Sfc low is positioned just north of Duluth, MN as of 18z/1pm,
with the attendant cold front extending south near Minneapolis,
MN, to Des Moines, IA, to Wichita KS. In the last hour, storms
have erupted across eastern IA along a pre-frontal trough, which
extends roughly from the IA/WI border to near Kirksville, MO.
This is an evolution that CAMs highlighted in recent days. Locally,
temps have pushed to near 80F while dewpoints are still in the
mid 60s. Continued advection of the EML and deeper moisture
content have led to instability rising over 2000 J/kg, and PWATs
over 1.2". Vis satellite shows a Cu field quickly expanding
across the ILX CWA, and any capping is weak or non- existent.
Still, the best source of forcing in the short-term will be that
pre-frontal trough noted to our north/west. For our area,
isolated supercells cannot be ruled out this afternoon, and any
mature storms that develop will pose a risk of all severe
hazards.

The more widespread severe threat is expected to come as the
cold front approaches and upscale growth of thunderstorms
occurs. As these storms move into IL, a highly unstable airmass
will still be in place, with increasing low-level shear as the
LLJ ramps up after 00z/7pm. This line of storms could produce
scattered damaging winds, with gusts over 75 mph possible. Line-
embedded tornadoes remain a concern, as 0-1km SRH values surge
above 150 J/kg in response to the LLJ.

CAM timing has not changed much from previous iterations,
although there is some thought that cold pool dominant storm
structures may surge east a smidge faster than CAMs currently
suggest. Our latest thinking is that the line will impact areas
west of I-55 between 5-8 PM, then continue east and reach
portions of the I-57 corridor by 9- 10 PM. The main line of
storms should reach the IL/IN border by about 05z/midnight CT.
Scattered showers may linger for a few hours behind the main
line of severe storms.

*** Flooding Potential ***

In light of recent rains and unseasonable PWATs (95th+
percentile) present with this system, concern is growing that
at least scattered flash flooding will occur with tonight's
storms. Despite the relatively progressive forward motion of the
line, the last few cycles of HREF LPMM guidance have
consistently highlighted an area roughly from the IL River to
the I-72/Danville corridor where localized rainfall amounts of
2-4" are possible. 3-hr Flash Flood Guidance is less than 2" in
most locations, and a recent mesoscale precipitation discussion
from WPC notes storms will be highly efficient rainfall
producers with rates of 1-2" per hour. A Flood Watch was issued
to capture the counties where scattered instances of flooding
seem most likely to arise.

*** Rest of the Weekend ***

Following tonight's FROPA, breezy northwest winds will persist
into Sat. Highs are likely to be cooler over the weekend, in
the 50s or low 60s. No major changes to the frost/freeze outlook
for Saturday night and Sunday night. Frost chances could extend
as far south as I- 70 both nights, but the chances for frost
generally increase with northward extent. The gridded forecast
reflects this. While some spots, particular those in low-lying
areas, could drop below 32F, a widespread freeze appears
unlikely.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 620 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

Line of TSRA present along the IL/IA border as of 2315z, moving
west in time, with scattered TSRA ahead of the line. Main
concern for this TAF period will be timing out the storms,
which could bring severe wind gusts and large hail. Based on
radar trends, slowed the timing by an hour or two at each
terminal. Storms should be past CMI by 06z. These storms are
associated with a front which will swing winds to northwesterly
and a brief period of MVFR ceilings along/behind the front.
Winds will remain gusty into Saturday, while ceilings improve
and skies clear into the day.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 4 AM CDT Saturday for ILZ027>031-036>038-
040>057-061.

&&

KEY MESSAGES...Erwin
DISCUSSION...Erwin
AVIATION...Erwin

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 17, 3:07 PM CDT, 5 hours 12 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
307 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>045-047>054-061-181200-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-
Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Shelby-
307 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible by mid to late afternoon and
will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large
hail, and possibly a strong tornado.

A line of thunderstorms will move across the area this evening and
tonight. Damaging wind gusts over 75 mph will be the primary hazard,
but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rain is
also possible.

Minor flooding is ongoing or occurring along the Illinois River from
Henry downstream.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Much colder air will bring the potential for patchy frost Saturday
night and Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed between 3 and 10 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the east-northeast around 45 to 50
mph.

ILZ046-055>057-062-063-066>068-071>073-181200-
Vermilion-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-
Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
307 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A line of thunderstorms will move across the area this evening and
tonight. Damaging wind gusts of 70 to 75 mph will be the primary
hazard, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy
rain is also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Much colder air will bring the potential for patchy frost Saturday
night and Sunday night, especially north of I-70.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed between 8 pm and 1 am.

Expected storm motion is toward the east-northeast around 45 to 50
mph.

Auten

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 17, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
643 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0454 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Rushville           40.10N 90.56W
04/17/2026                   Schuyler           IL   Emergency Mngr

            Several trees and tree branches were blown
            down along Sugar Grove Road and at US-67 and
            Watchtower Road. The entire town of
            Rushville has lost power.

&&

Barnes

Local storm report, Apr 17, 6:56 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
656 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0610 PM     Hail             2 NNW Laura             40.95N 89.94W
04/17/2026  M1.25 Inch       Peoria             IL   Trained Spotter

&&

Barnes

Local storm report, Apr 17, 7:18 PM CDT, 1 hour 1 minute before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
718 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 PM     Hail             Toulon                  41.09N 89.86W
04/17/2026  M2.00 Inch       Stark              IL   Public

            photo shared on social media.

&&

Local storm report, Apr 17, 7:22 PM CDT, 57 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
722 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0448 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 W Beardstown          40.02N 90.52W
04/17/2026                   Schuyler           IL   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple farm buildings were flattened and
            the roofs of a couple machine sheds were
            torn off.

&&

Barnes

Local storm report, Apr 17, 8:03 PM CDT, 16 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
803 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0756 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Lewistown               40.40N 90.16W
04/17/2026  E65 MPH          Fulton             IL   Emergency Mngr

&&

Barnes

Local storm report, Apr 17, 8:19 PM CDT, 0 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
819 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0816 PM     Tornado          5 ENE Easton            40.27N 89.76W
04/17/2026                   Mason              IL   Trained Spotter

            Tornado on the ground with debris.

&&

Barnes

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 17, 7:05 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Knox, Stark	25 min
Apr 17, 7:13 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Marshall, Peoria, Stark	47 min
Apr 17, 7:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Fulton, Knox	54 min
Apr 17, 7:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Cass, Fulton, Mason, Morgan, Schuyler, Scott	34 min
Apr 17, 7:30 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Marshall, Stark	30 min
Apr 17, 7:36 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Fulton	24 min
Apr 17, 7:50 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Stark	40 min
Apr 17, 7:56 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Fulton, Mason	34 min
Apr 17, 7:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Cass, Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Mason, Menard and 5 more	49 min
Apr 17, 8:01 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Marshall, Peoria, Stark	29 min
Apr 17, 8:02 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell	28 min
Apr 17, 8:10 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Mason, Tazewell	35 min
Apr 17, 8:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Cass, DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Mason, Menard and 2 more	59 min
Apr 17, 8:20 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	ILX	Logan, McLean, Mason, Tazewell	40 min
Apr 17, 8:28 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Logan, Mason, Menard	32 min
Apr 17, 8:30 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	McLean, Marshall, Tazewell, Woodford	45 min
Apr 17, 8:39 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	ILX	McLean, Tazewell, Woodford	36 min
Apr 17, 8:43 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	McLean, Tazewell, Woodford	47 min
Apr 17, 8:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Christian, Logan, Macon, Sangamon	52 min
Apr 17, 8:54 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Marshall, Woodford	21 min
Apr 17, 9:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	DeWitt, McLean, Piatt	45 min
Apr 17, 9:01 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	McLean	44 min
Apr 17, 9:08 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	ILX	DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon, Piatt	37 min
Apr 17, 9:27 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Macon, Piatt	48 min
Apr 17, 9:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Champaign	38 min
Apr 17, 9:42 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ILX	Peoria	3 hr
Apr 17, 9:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	ILX	Piatt	18 min
Apr 17, 9:42 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Champaign, Piatt	48 min
Apr 17, 9:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Champaign, Douglas, Moultrie, Piatt	44 min
Apr 17, 10:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Vermilion	49 min
Apr 17, 10:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Champaign	19 min
Apr 17, 11:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ILX	Christian, Sangamon	36 min
Apr 17, 11:54 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ILX	Sangamon	2 hr
Apr 18, 1:48 PM CDT	Frost Advisory	ILX	Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles and 29 more	18 hr
Apr 18, 1:48 PM CDT	Freeze Watch	ILX	Champaign, DeWitt, Fulton, Knox, Logan, McLean and 8 more	12 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.