Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By HALLIE GOLDENMarch 11, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Severe storms spawned tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Multiple homes were destroyed in Lake Village, Indiana, with injuries reported. The storms overwhelmed emergency services, prompting officials to urge people to stay away from affected areas. Tornadoes also struck near Kankakee, Illinois, causing extensive damage in Aroma Park, though no injuries were reported there. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for states from Oklahoma to Michigan, and the storm system is expected to move east, potentially bringing severe weather to the mid-Atlantic and East Coast. Millions of Americans in the Midwest were at risk from the severe weather.

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