Illinois leading U.S. in tornadoes with 140 so far in 2026

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date June 12, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated June 12, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-leading-us-tornadoes-2026/

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[ Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area ][1] continues a concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest. With 140 tornadoes so far this year, Illinois leads the nation in tornado count for the third of the last four years. In a distant second place is Mississi...