Are there tornadoes in chicago

Six tornadoes confirmed in portions of northern Illinois based on spotter reports, according to the National Weather Service. Buildings and homes were damaged by a tornado touchdown Monday afternoon. Multiple touchdowns were reported across the western suburbs. Funnel clouds were sighted in DeKalb and Ogle counties Monday afternoon as severe storms ripped through, prompting tornado warnings.

In McHenry County, storms ripped part of a roof from a townhouse and blew over a portion of a fence. Local News. This article tagged under: Illinois Tornadoes Chicago Weather. Back to Article. Close Menu. Search for:. They offer little protection, even if they are tied down. Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas. Leave the vehicle and seek shelter right away. Lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression. Know if your location could flood quickly.

Do not go under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location. Watch out for flying debris. This is how most fatalities and injuries occur. Remember to be extremely careful of where you walk — broken glass, nails, and power lines can all cause injury after a tornado.

Review your Family Emergency Plan and contact your emergency points of contact. There were several other tornadoes in southern Wisconsin. Kankakee - In addition to the F4 tornado which started in eastern Kankakee County and passed through Lake County Indiana which is already documented in the Chicago statistics there was an F4 tornado April 17, It had a 70 mile path from 3 miles northwest of Essex to just west of Medaryville, IN. There was near F5 damage with several houses swept away in Kankakee County and again in Jasper County.

The worst damage was in the Bradley-Bourbonnais area north of Kankakee. This F4 tornado had a mile path but may have been a family of 3 tornadoes. Please Contact Us. Please try another search. Multiple locations were found.

Please select one of the following:. Location Help. News Headlines. Customize Your Weather. Privacy Policy. Current Hazards. Local Radar. Rivers and Lakes. Great Lakes Hydrology Program. Climate and Past Weather. Some facts about Chicago's Significant Tornadoes There were 92 significant tornadoes in the 8 county Chicago metro area between and The deadliest tornado occurred on April 21, during an outbreak of 5 significant tornadoes.