Illinois Breaks Tornado Record – “the Place to Watch”

Illinois breaks the record for most tornadoes in a year, bringing 2026 tally to at least 147

The state leads the rankings across the country, and is head and shoulders above the traditional Tornado Alley areas, according to preliminary NOAA data.

Illinois Breaks Tornado Record – “the Place to Watch”

Fox Weather: Illinois “has really become the place to watch” for tornadoes. Jim Cantore on X: Illinois has ALREADY crushed their state record for the number of tornadoes in one year. The old record was 142 (2024) and this year we are approaching 200 tornadoes after this weekends spinners. Illinois has seen more tornadoes than … Continue reading "Illinois Breaks Tornado Record – “the Place to Watch”"