Quarter-size hail confirmed near Machesney Park, Winnebago County, IL — Aug 21
NWS confirmed 1-inch hail near Machesney Park, Winnebago County, IL on Aug 21, 2026. Rockford homeowners: inspect your roof and siding now.
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Quarter to ping-pong ball hail confirmed across north-central Illinois – Aug 21, 2026
NWS-confirmed quarter to ping-pong ball hail hit north-central Illinois on Aug 21, 2026. Homeowners in Sycamore, Mendota, and Savanna should inspect now.
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Whiteside County IL; Tornado Possible
NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Whiteside County IL on Aug. 21, 2026, with 60 mph winds and 1-inch hail.
Ping pong ball hail (1.5in) confirmed near Mendota, La Salle County, IL
Ping pong ball-size hail struck La Salle County, IL on Aug. 21, 2026. What Mendota, Seneca, Ottawa & Streator homeowners should inspect and do now.
Quarter-size hail confirmed near Sycamore, De Kalb County, IL
NWS-confirmed 1-inch hail struck near Sycamore, De Kalb County, IL on August 21, 2026. Homeowners in Sycamore and DeKalb should inspect now.