Scattered thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the afternoon of April 20th producing large hail and wind damage.

Hail in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 15:15:00 to 20-APR-23 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 15:44:00 to 20-APR-23 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported west of Amboy.

Hail in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:06:00 to 20-APR-23 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVES PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:10:00 to 20-APR-23 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported between Loves Park and Rock Cut State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:32:00 to 20-APR-23 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down along Pine Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:35:00 to 20-APR-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to five utility poles were leaning across the road at Route 23 and Preserve Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:38:00 to 20-APR-23 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAKE LANDING AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down across Gletty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:48:00 to 20-APR-23 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tree damage was reported along Harmony Road west of Route 20.

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:50:00 to 20-APR-23 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed quarter size hail near Elgin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:52:00 to 20-APR-23 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust to 58 mph was measured near Woodstock.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:55:00 to 20-APR-23 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOFFMAN ESTATES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:57:00 to 20-APR-23 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATAVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:02:00 to 20-APR-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: STREAMWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 16:58:00 to 20-APR-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:04:00 to 20-APR-23 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUPONSEE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:02:00 to 20-APR-23 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DPA) DUPAGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:05:00 to 20-APR-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAUMBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:10:00 to 20-APR-23 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALATINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:07:00 to 20-APR-23 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILDEER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Route 12 and Quentin Road.

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:07:00 to 20-APR-23 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILDEER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Route 12 and Lake Cook Road.

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:09:00 to 20-APR-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:10:00 to 20-APR-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAZON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:15:00 to 20-APR-23 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUPONSEE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:17:00 to 20-APR-23 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:19:00 to 20-APR-23 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:21:00 to 20-APR-23 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELLE
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 81 mph.

Hail in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:26:00 to 20-APR-23 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:36:00 to 20-APR-23 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and power line damage was reported near Route 52 and Baker Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:06:00 to 20-APR-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted near the intersection of Route 173 and Clark Road.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:36:00 to 20-APR-23 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed hail to the size of walnuts.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:39:00 to 20-APR-23 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:42:00 to 20-APR-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD WOODS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:40:00 to 20-APR-23 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph east of South Wilmington.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:51:00 to 20-APR-23 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage was reported north of Bonfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 17:59:00 to 20-APR-23 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK LAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed a healthy tree limb roughly five inches in diameter snapped near Cicero Avenue and 106th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 18:04:00 to 20-APR-23 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAINERD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto a house in the 8800 block of Bishop Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 20-APR-23 18:04:00 to 20-APR-23 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICAGO LAWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in the 2400 block of Marquette Road.