| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-has-already-broken-the-record-for-number-of-tornadoes-in-a-year-and-its-only-june/ |
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Illinois has seen [ more tornadoes ][1] in 2026 than in any year on record.
Following [ several more tornadoes ][2] confirmed this week across the state,
Illinois has recorded 143 tornadoes so far in 2026, beating the previous record
of 142 tornadoes set in 2024. With reliable records dating back...