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April 17, 2026 Storms: What the Reports Show

Seven wind reports in five counties, a highest gust of 66 mph, and no tornado reports in our service counties. Here is what the records say and what to do after any storm.

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August 11, 2026 tornado reports. EF2 tornado, 6 reported, 97 mph gust in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane Counties. If your home was in the storm path, an inspection will show what the roof looks like.

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  • Storm damage hides at the edges. That's what gets missed.
  • New decking whenever it's needed, never a layover.
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An earlier version of this page described April 17, 2026 as a tornado outbreak in our counties. The official records don't support that, so we've rewritten the page to say what they show.

What the Records Show

NOAA Storm Events lists 7 reports for April 17, 2026 in Cook, DeKalb, Kane, McHenry and Will Counties. All 7 are wind reports. The highest gust is 66 mph at Riley. Places named in the reports include Beecher, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles. The records for our counties contain no hail report, no tornado report and no Lake County report for the day. The tornadoes NOAA lists for April 17 were outside our service counties (SPC storm reports, April 17, 2026, and NOAA Storm Events search).

A wind report names a place and a time. It doesn't tell you what happened to a particular roof. If you live in one of these areas, such as St. Charles, and you're wondering about your roof, an inspection answers that.

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After Any Storm

Walk the perimeter of your house and photograph each side of the roof from the ground. Look at your gutters, your AC condenser fins, your siding and any metal trim, since dents there are easy to photograph. Save any video you or your neighbors took during the storm. Our guide on what hail damage looks like on a roof and our guide on how to spot wind damage list the markers.

Don't climb on the roof yourself. If you have an active leak, our guide on what to do if your roof is leaking covers interior containment, and our emergency roof repair service handles tarps and temporary repairs. Then get a professional inspection. Our guide on what happens during a storm damage roof inspection explains the process.

Insurance Timing

Your policy sets its own terms, including how soon you have to report a loss. Check your declarations page. Our guide on how long you have to file a roof insurance claim in Illinois covers the general rules, and our guide on how to file a roof insurance claim walks through the steps. If a claim is denied, see what to do when your roof insurance claim is denied.

Contractors Who Knock on Your Door

After any storm, out-of-area contractors sometimes canvass neighborhoods. Ask for an Illinois license number, a local office address and proof of workers' compensation and general liability coverage. Don't sign anything the same day, and don't hand over your insurance information to anyone you haven't vetted. Our guide on how to choose a storm damage contractor has the full checklist.

About Us

Chicago Storm Pros is the storm damage division of C&N Construction, a Hillside, Illinois contractor that has completed over 25,400 roofing projects across Chicagoland since 2015. Our inspectors are Haag certified and our installers are GAF Master Elite. We're BBB A+ accredited and carry Illinois licensing, workers' compensation and general liability coverage. You can learn more about our insurance claim support or call (708) 847-5095.

Common Questions

April 17 Storm Damage FAQs

Were there tornadoes in our service counties on April 17, 2026?
No. The official records for April 17, 2026 list 7 reports in Cook, DeKalb, Kane, McHenry and Will Counties, and all of them are wind reports. NOAA's tornado reports for that day were outside our service counties. An earlier version of this page described a tornado outbreak in our counties. The data doesn't support that, so we've corrected it.
What were the peak winds on April 17?
NOAA Storm Events lists a highest gust of 66 mph at Riley in the April 17 reports for our counties. The records for our counties include no hail report and no Lake County report for that day.
How long do I have to report storm damage to my insurance company?
Your policy sets its own terms, including how soon you must report a loss. Check your declarations page, and read our guide on how long you have to file a roof insurance claim in Illinois.
I don't see damage from the ground. Do I still need an inspection?
Hail and wind can leave marks that are hard to see from the ground. An inspection is the way to find out what your roof looks like, whether or not a storm report names your town. Ours is free and you get a photo report.
Storm-chaser contractors are knocking on my door. Should I sign with them?
Take your time. Ask for an Illinois license number, a local office address and proof of workers' compensation and general liability coverage, and don't sign anything the same day. Our guide on choosing a storm damage contractor lists what to check.
How fast can you inspect my roof?
Call (708) 847-5095 or use the form on this page and we'll schedule an inspection. It takes about 45 minutes on site and you get a photo report. There's no cost and no obligation.
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