Northern Illinois and Indiana’s June 11, 2026 Tornado Outbreak Gets a Deep Dive as Forecaster Breaks Down Intense Tornadoes Near Washburn, Streator and Kouts
NORTHERN ILLINOIS — One of the most fascinating severe weather events of the year is getting a closer look. Work has begun on a detailed breakdown of the June 11, 2026, tornado outbreak that swept across northern Illinois and Indiana, producing a string of notable tornadoes, including intense ones near Washburn and Streator, Illinois, and Kouts, Indiana.