| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 6, 2026, midnight |
| Last Updated | Feb. 6, 2026, midnight |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-tornadoes-2025-tornado-alley-climate-change/ |
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Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. last year. As the
climate warms, Illinois has seen a surge in tornado activity in the last few
years.
Illinois led the nation in number of tornadoes in both 2023 and 2025 – a huge
spike over our long-term average.
"We've had some of the ...