Tornadoes and Hail in Illinois, July 28, 2023

Kendall County Sheriff reported a tree approximately 22 inches in diameter had snapped at the trunk. This occurred near the intersection of Harve and Charles Streets in Plano. Time was estimated using radar.

A report of 1.25 hail was received out of Warrenville via mPING.

Hail approximately 1.5 in diameter was reported out of Winfield via Cocorahs. It was remarked that the hail was putting dents in cars.

Emergency management reported one inch hail near IL Rt 59 and Washington Ave in West Chicago.

A report of 1.75 inch hail came from just west of Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Time was estimated using radar.

One inch hail was reported near the College Avenue Metra station in Wheaton. Time was estimated using radar.

A trained spotter reported 1.25 inch hail just west of Carol Stream. A picture of the hail was also received via Twitter. Time was estimated using radar.

One inch hail was reported southwest of Glen Ellyn via mPING.

Broken power poles and tree limbs up to 3 inches in diameter were reported broken in Belvidere via mPING.

This gust was measured at the Poplar Grove Airport.

Several trees were reported down as well as siding that had been damaged on a home in the Candlewick Lake Subdivision north of Timberlane. Wind speed was estimated using radar.

A tree was reported down on a house and propane tank south of Polo near US Rt 52 and Sterling Rd. Wind speed was estimated using radar.

Several large tree limbs and branches were reported down across Polo. Wind speed was estimated using radar.

Trees and electrical wires were reported down in Dixon. Wind speed was estimated using radar.

A picture shared via social media shows a tree down on a home in Amboy. Wind speed was estimated using radar.

Local broadcast media relayed to us reports and photos of extensive tree and power line damage in and around Mendota.

Based on a clear path evident in high resolution satellite data, a tornado touched down near the intersection of N 44th and E 2225th roads and continued southeast before lifting west of E 2351st Road. The tornado appeared to occur along the leading edge of a gust front where radar indicated weak rotational convergence. Damage along the tornado's path was entirely to farm crops.

A report of one inch hail was received via Spotter Network from south of Sycamore. Time was estimated using radar.

According to high resolution satellite imagery and drone imagery provided by a private citizen, a brief tornado touched down near Harvey Creek Conservation Area Park on the southeast side of Sandwich. The tornado moved to the east-northeast crossing into Kendall County shortly after forming. The storm mainly impacted agricultural land but caused roof damage to an outbuilding south of Griswold Springs Road.

According to high resolution satellite imagery and drone imagery provided by a private citizen, a brief tornado touched down near Harvey Creek Conservation Area Park on the southeast side of Sandwich. The tornado moved to the east-northeast crossing into Kendall County shortly after forming. The storm mainly impacted agricultural land but caused roof damage to an outbuilding south of Griswold Springs Road.

This tornado began just west of Stephens Road north of US Rt. 52 and tracked east-southeastward toward the town of Lisbon. The most significant damage occurred as the tornado initially developed and tracked along and just north of US Route 52 west of Roods Road. Damage consistent with high-end EF-0 winds occurred with this narrow tornado, including large downed trees, and a few residences sustaining removal of roofing materials and damage to farm silos. Insulation material was found plastered on the east side of a pole barn on Stephens Road, and a broken window and siding damage was seen on the north side of Duane's Motel. The tornado crossed US Route 52, causing intermittent minor damage to trees as it moved toward Lisbon. The tornado appeared to lift in a field just east of Lisbon.

Emergency management reported trees down on Crimmins Rd in Millington. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A 15-20 inch diameter tree had been snapped in Millbrook. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

Pictures received show a barn with part of its roof blown off, damage to the barn door, and a small storage tank which had been knocked over. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A picture shared via social media shows a large tree branch that had fallen onto a house. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A report came in of multiple trees downed in Wheaton. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

Part of a fence was blown over in Plano in addition to several downed tree limbs. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down in corn fields just east of Highway 47 and north of Whitewillow Rd east of Lisbon. It was on the ground for only a short time before lifting at Whitewillow Rd and Ashley Rd. Damage was confined to crops and a few trees which had large limbs broken off. High resolution satellite data showed a clear path in a corn field that corresponded to damage seen during an in-person damage survey, east of a tornado that lifted to the west. A gap in damage was noted between the tornado to the west and this tornado, giving confidence there were two separate tornadoes.

A large tree was snapped at the base along with several branches down in Yorkville. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

Large tree limbs were reported down in Lombard. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

Multiple trees and several large branches were downed in Plattville. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

An NWS employee reported many large branches up to 8 inches in diameter down across central and eastern Naperville. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A utility pole had been blown down northeast of Yorkville. Time and wind speed were estimated using radar.

A report came in of a tree that had been uprooted in 80 mph winds which had been measured by a personal weather station.

This tornado touched down in a subdivision just east of Hare Rd and tracked east crossing Wildy Rd just prior to moving into western Will County. After crossing into Will County, the tornado produced a concentrated region of tree damage at a single homestead consistent with high-end EF-0 winds. The tornado then proceeded northeastward and intensified as it crossed the DuPage River at River Crossing Park, where numerous large trees were snapped and some structural damage to houses occurred consistent with winds near 95 mph. The tornado crossed I-55 just north of exit 251 and continued into the west side of Joliet to produce sporadic tree damage on the far north end of Joliet Junior College. It then moved across the Inwood Soccer Complex and lifted near McDonough Street and Joyce Road.

This tornado initially touched down near the Minooka Primary Center and tracked east, roughly along and just north of East Church Street. The most significant damage occurred at the Apostolic Church on Church Street where winds appeared to have lifted about one quarter of the south-facing portion of the roof above an open archway. This damage appeared to be consistent with high-end EF-0 winds. A concentrated corridor of tree damage was then noted between East Church Street and East Coady Drive. This tornado continued to the east-northeast, crossing into Will County just north of E Church St. before moving across the Lake Chaminwood Preserve and I-55 at Canal Road. Several large trees were uprooted at Crane Composites as the tornado crossed US Route 6. This tornado appeared to have lifted over the Des Plaines River east of Cavalea Dr.

This tornado initially touched down near the Minooka Primary Center in Grundy County and tracked east, roughly along and just north of East Church Street. The most significant damage occurred at the Apostolic Church on Church Street where winds appeared to have lifted about one quarter of the south-facing portion of the roof above an open archway. This damage appeared to be consistent with high-end EF-0 winds. A concentrated corridor of tree damage was then noted between East Church Street and East Coady Drive. This tornado continued to the east-northeast, crossing into Will County just north of E Church St. before moving across the Lake Chaminwood Preserve and I-55 at Canal Road. Several large trees were uprooted at Crane Composites as the tornado crossed US Route 6. This tornado appeared to have lifted over the Des Plaines River east of Cavalea Dr.

A video shared via social media showed trees and tree limbs being blown down in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. Time was estimated by radar.

This tornado touched down in a subdivision just east of Hare Rd in Kendall County and tracked east crossing Wildy Rd just prior to moving into western Will County. After crossing into Will County, the tornado produced a concentrated region of tree damage at a single homestead consistent with high-end EF-0 winds. The tornado then proceeded northeastward and intensified as it crossed the DuPage River at River Crossing Park, where numerous large trees were snapped and some structural damage to houses occurred consistent with winds near 95 mph. The tornado crossed I-55 just north of exit 251 and continued into the west side of Joliet to produce sporadic tree damage on the far north end of Joliet Junior College. It then moved across the Inwood Soccer Complex and lifted near McDonough Street and Joyce Road.

A photo shared via social media showed part of a large tree had fallen onto a driveway in Channahon. Time was estimated using radar.

Multiple reports were received of tree damage in Shorewood. Time was estimated using radar.

Photos shared via social media showed large tree branches downed in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. Time was estimated using radar.

Photo shared via social media showed a large tree limb which had been blown down in Oak Park. Time was estimated using radar.

This tornado occurred entirely within the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington. It dropped just north of where Boathouse FS Rd crosses Prairie Creek and traversed eastward across the Prairie, crossing IL Rt. 53 in the process. Numerous instances of tree damage were noted, including several oak trees whose tops had been snapped. The storm dissipated on the east side of the Prairie shortly before a second tornado dropped near the park's eastern periphery.

Photo shared via social media showed a large tree which had been uprooted in Hinsdale. Time was estimated using radar.

Broadcast media relayed a report of a tree snapped about halfway up along the Lakefront Trail in Montrose Harbor.

This gust was recorded on a personal weather station.

An NWS employee estimated a 60-70 mph gust. Nearby observations and damage suggest the gust was likely closer to 70 mph.

A tree was reported down near Aurora University. Time was estimated using radar.

Multiple reports were received of tree damage in the North Aurora and Batavia area. Time was estimated using radar.

Several trees approximately 12 inches in diameter were uprooted near the intersection of Main Street and Cook Street in Braidwood.

Trees were reported down at multiple residences along the Kankakee River in Wilmington. Time was estimated using radar.

To the east of the tornado that lifted over Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, a second tornado began near South Warner Bridge Road between Wilton Center and West Doyle Roads. Here, several trees were uprooted and numerous large limbs were downed. One tree fell onto a residence, resulting in roof damage. Shingle loss and damage to gutters, siding, fascia, and soffit were all consistent with high-end EF-0 winds near 85 mph. The tornado tracked nearly due east to the north of West Arsenal Road, causing intermittent minor damage to corn and trees. The tornado moved southeast and crossed West Arsenal Road just west of US Route 52. At this point, the tornado was likely less than 15 yards wide with winds around 60 mph. It continued eastward, crossing north of West Joliet Road near Laughton Preserve. The tornado appeared to have continued east a few more miles before dissipating in a field just west of US Route 45.

A trained spotter called in with a report of an 81 mph gust recorded on a personal weather station and a metal canopy that had been blown off of a nearby restaurant.

A power pole was reported snapped east of Preston Heights. Time was estimated using radar.

Several trees were reported down in the Tall Grass subdivision of Naperville. Time was estimated using radar.

A portion of roofing was torn off of the Frankfort Fire District 73 training center. Time was estimated using radar.

A power pole was reported down in Lockport. Time was estimated using radar.

This tornado began in the area of the River Bend neighborhood south of Route 113 and west of Kankakee, where multiple trees were uprooted or had large limbs snapped. The tornado appeared to cross Route 113 near the First Baptist Church and produced concentrated tree damage along Springview Drive. It then moved east into Bradley and Kankakee, where sporadic tree damage was observed into the Pioneer Park area. The tree damage again became more significant as the tornado moved toward Hammes Avenue, especially north of Spruce Street, where numerous trees were uprooted or had limbs snapped. In the area beyond this point to the east of I-57, there was no additional damage observed, but that area is much less developed compared to areas west of the interstate. Along this entire route, little to no structural damage was observed, though the Valspar facility along Fair Street had a partial collapse of one wall. The storm lifted just after crossing I-57 near Green Street. South of the track, sporadic straight-line wind damage was observed.

Drone footage and high resolution satellite data revealed that a tornado touched down near north of E 12000N Road just east of S Rathje Road south of Peotone and lifted in a field between S Drecksler Road and S Ridgeland Avenue. This tornado was on the ground for less than 2 minutes and was around 15 yards wide. The only damage noted was to crops, namely soybeans.

Broadcast media relayed a report of a tree down on IL Route 115 southwest of Kankakee. Time was estimated using radar.

Trees and power lines were reported down in Bradley. Time was estimated using radar.

Photos shared via social media showed trees uprooted and large tree limbs snapped at a campground in the Hickory Creek Preserve. Time was estimated using radar.

A trained spotter reported 6-inch diameter tree branches had been downed in the area. The spotter estimated 60 mph winds.

This tornado began just west of 8000 East Road at 2500 North Road west of Momence, based upon drone imagery provided by the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency. The tornado produced EF-0 damage to a farm near the aforementioned intersection with damage to tree branches and part of a metal outbuilding roof damaged. The tornado continued east just south of 2500 North Road with a narrow, convergent path evident in a corn field from drone imagery. The tornado's intensity briefly weakened in the immediate vicinity of the Kankakee River with only limited tree damage noted. Just east of River South Road, the tornado again intensified as it moved through fields toward IL-17. Drone footage again indicated a narrow path of convergent damage in corn fields until the tornado moved into the backyards of a few residences on River South Road, causing significant damage to multiple trees. As the tornado moved east, drone footage revealed additional corn flattened in the field southwest of the Van Drunen Farms building. The tornado then struck a row of two-story apartment homes on Harvard Street, removing the roof and a portion of the upper-level walls from one of them and depositing the debris over the next couple of blocks to the east. Damage to the adjacent apartment homes was very minor. East of Harvard Street, there was little to no additional structural damage, but there was considerable damage to trees and power lines, especially along Indiana Street. East of Momence, the tornado continued along Route 114. Just west of N 13250E Road, it removed part of the roof of a metal outbuilding while snapping and uprooting additional trees. Little to no additional tornado damage was observed east of the intersection of Route 114 and N 13250E Road.

A large tree was reported down at a residence on Yale Court in Bourbonnais.

Photos shared via social media show large tree limbs downed in Homewood. Time was estimated using radar.

A large tree limb was downed onto a car in Thornton. Time was estimated using radar.

Multiple trees were uprooted in Lansing. Time was estimated using radar.