Illinois Struck by Five Tornadoes in Friday’s Storms
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes across Illinois during Friday’s storms. Officials said the twisters struck multiple communities in the state.
Confirmed tornadoes and locations
Three tornadoes were recorded in Winnebago County. They affected areas near Pecatonica, Harrison and Roscoe.
Two other touchdowns were confirmed near Gibson City and Buckley. All confirmations came from NWS storm surveys.
Storm impacts in the Chicago area
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Chicago area Friday evening. The storms brought damaging winds, large hail and localized flooding.
Officials also reported tornado activity amid the evening cells. Damage assessments and safety checks were underway Saturday morning.
Power outages
Utility companies reported thousands of customers without power the morning after the storms. The largest outage counts were in Northern Illinois and Northern Indiana.
| Utility | Region | Customers affected (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Northern Illinois | 8,300+ |
| NIPSCO | Northern Indiana | 8,600+ |
Source
Details for this report were provided by the National Weather Service. Filmogaz.com compiled and summarized the information.
