Thunderstorm Wind in Kankakee County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind April 13, 2026 · Kankakee County, Illinois

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Three utility poles were snapped at their base and a tree of unknown size was blown down.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of east central Illinois during the afternoon of April 13th, producing isolated hail and localized wind damage.

Began near Manteno (41.2214, -87.8284).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1320513. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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