Illinois led the nation in tornadoes in 2025 as Tornado Alley shifted into Midwest

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 ...