US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

US: Large Tornado Spotted Over Carlisle as Severe Weather Strikes Indiana

Multiple tornadoes were spotted in East Central Illinois and Indiana on Thursday, February 19, as severe weather impacted the region. This video shows a large tornado spotted over Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.

US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were also reported. This video shows damage to buildings and power lines, with debris scattered on the ground near 3415 W. Third St. in Bloomington.

US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 4

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported. The video was shot from the Echo Park apartments on the south side of Bloomington, looking north.

US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 2

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

US: Tornadoes Spotted in Wisconsin Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms hit parts of the Great Lakes on Wednesday, July 16, spawning several tornadoes in southwestern Wisconsin near Dodgeville and Sauk City. Some twisters damaged buildings, but no injuries were confirmed. A tornado watch was issued for southern Wisconsin, while northern Illinois faced a severe thunderstorm watch.

US: Heavy Rain Floods Nebraska Roads, Prompts Weather Alerts

Severe weather swept through Nebraska on Thursday, July 10, bringing heavy rain and a tornado threat, and prompting a Flood Watch for several counties.

US: Dramatic Waterspout Forms Over Sandusky Bay, Ohio

A spectacular waterspout was spotted over Sandusky Bay, Ohio on Tuesday, July 1.

US: Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Southeastern Minnesota

Multiple tornadoes were reportedly spotted in Freeborn County, Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, as severe weather moved through southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa. This video shows what appears to be a tornado near Hartland.

US: Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Southeastern Minnesota 2

Multiple tornadoes were reportedly spotted across southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday, June 25, as severe weather moved through the area. This video shows what appears to be a tornado near Lake City.

US: Large Tornado Spotted Near Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota

A large possible tornado was spotted near Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, on Friday, June 20, as a destructive storm swept across parts of the Midwest, leaving three people dead.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

US: Tornado Strikes North Dakota, Leaving 3 Dead and Widspread Damage

A tornado ripped through North Dakota on Friday night, June 20, as powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest, leaving at least three people dead and over 19,000 people without power.

US: Tornado Strikes North Dakota, Leaving 3 Dead and Widspread Damage 2

A tornado ripped through North Dakota on Friday night, June 20, as powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest, leaving at least three people dead and over 19,000 people without power.

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois 2

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through Missouri

A wave of tornado-warned storms rolled through the St. Louis area in Missouri Wednesday afternoon, June 4. A tornado warning between around 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

US: Tornado Sirens Ring Out as Tornado Confirmed Near Kansas City, Missouri

Tornado sirens blared across Kansas City and surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 3, with one twister confirmed on the city's edge.

US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 2

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest. A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma.

US: Storms Sweep Through Central Kansas, Causing Flash Flooding in Wichita Area 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Kansas on Tuesday, June 3, triggering flash flooding in Wichita and surrounding areas.

US: Storms Sweep Through Central Kansas, Causing Flash Flooding in Wichita Area

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Kansas on Tuesday, June 3, triggering flash flooding in Wichita and surrounding areas.

US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes.

US: Severe Storms Batter Middle Tennessee, Tornado Warning in Effect

A tornado warning was in effect across Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, on Tuesday, May 20, as a line of severe storms brought strong winds, tornado threats, and hail.

US: Intense Hail Pounds Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Outbreak 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

US: Intense Hail Pounds Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Outbreak 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

US: Intense Hail Pounds Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Outbreak

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

US: Intense Severe Weather Batters Oklahoma, Tornado Warnings in Effect 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. Storms knocked down power poles and trees, damaged homes, and caused power outages and flight delay

US: Intense Severe Weather Batters Oklahoma, Tornado Warnings in Effect

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. Storms knocked down power poles and trees, damaged homes, and caused power outages and flight delays.

US: Significant Damage Reported in Kansas After Tornado-Producing Storm

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area. There are no reports of any injuries or deaths. This video was shot in Stockton, Kansas. According to the filmer, she was almost certain that the tree had been struck by lightning.

US: Severe Storm Spawns Multiple Tornadoes in Kansas 2

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area.

US: Severe Storm Spawns Multiple Tornadoes in Kansas

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area.

US: Severe Storm With Damaging Winds Batters Western Michigan 4

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state.

US: Several Dead in Missouri as Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction 2

Severe weather unleashed hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats across large portions of the Midwest on Friday, May 16. In Missouri, several people died in St. Louis and in Scott County, which is southeast of the state, after tornadoes struck the area and left a trail of destruction.

US: Severe Storm With Damaging Winds Batters Western Michigan 2

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state.

US: Severe Storm With Damaging Winds Batters Western Michigan 3

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state.

US: Intense Lightning Show Across West Michigan Amid Severe Storms

Storms rolled into West Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. As power outages were reported in several counties, videos shared on social media show a lightning show across the area.

US: Severe Storm With Damaging Winds Batters Western Michigan

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state.

US: Power Goes Off as Storm Brings Damaging Winds to Western Michigan

Storms rolled into parts of Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. Power outages were reported in several counties in the western part of the state. This video shows the moment the power going off in Martin, Michigan.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 3

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Nebraska and Iowa

Multiple tornadoes and dust clouds were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on April 17, due to supercell thunderstorms. A video captures a rotating storm cloud about 10 miles west of I-29 in Bartlett, Fremont County, Iowa, moments before a possible tornado fully rotated.