Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 7:58PM CDT until April 14 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Scioto Mills, or near Freeport, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Freeport, Cedarville, Dakota, Rock City, Ridott, Albertus Airport,
Dakota Dornink Airport, Winneshiek, and Stephenson County
Fairgrounds around 805 PM CDT.
Davis around 810 PM CDT.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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