Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:57PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Schapville, or 11 miles east of Galena, moving east
at 25 mph. This storm has had a history of producing a tornado near
Galena territories relayed by Emergency Management.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Woodbine, Apple River, Schapville, Apple River Canyon State Park,
Canyon Camp, and Apple Canyon Lake around 300 PM CDT.
Stockton around 305 PM CDT.
Warren, Nora, and Stockton Airport around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Waddams Grove, Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds, Lena, Kent, Lake Le-
Aqua-na State Park and Winslow.
Instruction:
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now!
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Area Description:
Jo Daviess, IL; Stephenson, IL; Jackson, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov