US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 3

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 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: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Paynesville.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Pummel Minnesota, Cause Widespread Outages

Severe thunderstorms moved through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27, prompting several weather warnings due to threats of tornado, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms knocked down trees and power lines, leaving tens of thousands without power.

US: Severe Storms Lash Central Minnesota, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

A round of storms swept through central Minnesota on Monday, June 16, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, intense hail, and tornado threats.

US: Severe Storms Bring Tornado Threats to North Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through northern Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large size hail, and tornado threats. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Richardson amid multiple warnings across the state.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Large Hail to West Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large hail, and tornado threats. This video shows hail pelting a household swimming pool in Big Spring, Texas.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Northern Texas, Whipping Up Dust in Dickens

A tornado-warned storm moved through northern Texas on Sunday, May 25, bringing strong winds, and tornado threats, whipping up dust in Dickens.

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: 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: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Intense Hail to Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm with tornado threats swept through Chicago area on Thursday, May 15, bringing powerful winds, heavy rains, and intense hail.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Tornado Threat, Flash Flooding to Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Oklahoma on Tuesday, April 29, bringing tornado threats, heavy rain and flash flooding.

US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning 3

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning 2

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage 5

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and also West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes. This video shows heavy rain in Columbus, Ohio.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes. This video shows a curtain of rain from an ominous storm cell in Marion, OH.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage 2

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage 3

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes. This video shows the outer edge of a storm cell over I-71 near Polaris Pkwy Gemini Place in Ohio.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage 4

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes. This video shows heavy rain on I-71 near Gemini Place in Columbus, Ohio.

US: Severe Storms Lash Ohio Causing Damage

Rounds of storms rolled into Ohio on Tuesday, April 2 bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to parts of the state. Damage to cars and building, and flooding were reported in Greater Cincinnati.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain, Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, heavy rain, lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows the heavy rain hitting Chicago.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Lightning, Hail To Wisconsin 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin, and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows lightning illuminating storm clouds in New Berlin, southeastern Wisconsin.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows hail hitting the Chicago metropolitan area.

US: Tornado Touches Down Near Henry, Illinois

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Marshall and Putnam counties, Illinois. This video shows a visible cloud rotation seemingly touching the ground briefly and dissipating near Henry, Illinois.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Hail To Wisconsin

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows heavy hail in Oconomowoc, southeastern Wisconsin.