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Event Summary: April 17th, 2026
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Post-Storm Weekend Forecast

Storm Reports and Surveys for April 17 Storms

Conditions are looking mainly dry, yet cooler, this weekend, with some chilly conditions overnight. In fact, some areas of frost are possible Sunday night, and possibly tonight in more isolated spots. Please be safe if out doing post-storm cleanup this weekend!

Severe storms on Friday caused damages across the region. Strong winds, large hail, and downed trees and power lines were reported, as well as significant damage in communities in Illinois and Iowa. Survey teams will be investigating the damages in these communities and others in the coming days.