Well, Chicago certainly has been hit by tornadoes multiple times - from the National Weather Service study of significant tornadoes in Chicago - Some facts about Chicago's Significant Tornadoes
There were 92 significant tornadoes in the 8-county Chicago metro area between 1855 and 2008. The deadliest tornado occurred on April 21, 1967, during an outbreak of 5 significant tornadoes. A violent F4 tornado formed in Palos Hills in Cook County and traveled through Oak Lawn and the south side of Chicago. 33 people died and 500 people were injured by this 200 yard wide tornado that traveled 16 miles and caused over $50 million in damage.
The most recent significant tornadoes occurred on June 7, 2008 over Will and Cook Counties.
The only F5 tornado to ever strike the Chicago area was on August 28 1990. This tornado formed near Oswego and passed through Plainfield, Crest Hill, and Joliet. The tornado killed 29, injured 350, and caused $165 million in damage along a 16 mile path.
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Date: 2011-04-29 11:49 pm (UTC)Some facts about Chicago's Significant Tornadoes
There were 92 significant tornadoes in the 8-county Chicago metro area between 1855 and 2008.
The deadliest tornado occurred on April 21, 1967, during an outbreak of 5 significant tornadoes. A violent F4 tornado formed in Palos Hills in Cook County and traveled through Oak Lawn and the south side of Chicago. 33 people died and 500 people were injured by this 200 yard wide tornado that traveled 16 miles and caused over $50 million in damage.
The most recent significant tornadoes occurred on June 7, 2008 over Will and Cook Counties.
The only F5 tornado to ever strike the Chicago area was on August 28 1990. This tornado formed near Oswego and passed through Plainfield, Crest Hill, and Joliet. The tornado killed 29, injured 350, and caused $165 million in damage along a 16 mile path.