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1. • • The answer is definitely yes, but it's rare. In fact, according to research by NBC meteorologist Paul Deanno, just six confirmed touch downs have occurred in the city within the last 70 years.
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     Yes, tornadoes in city of Chicago are rare, but they can happen

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   How many tornadoes have hit Chicago?

   • Over the years many tornadoes have struck in the Chicago metropolitan area, and several have hit within the city limits of Chicago, according to the National Weather Service. Between 1855 and 2021, the weather service recorded 97 significant tornadoes in the Chicago metro area. The deadliest formed in Palos Hills in Cook County on April 21, 1967.

   Illinois surveys storm damage after tornadoes hit Chicago area

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   Is Chicago at risk for tornadoes?

   • Earlier Wednesday, the weather service’s Storm Prediction Center had said there was an enhanced risk for severe weather, including tornadoes in northern Illinois, including Chicago. Over the years many tornadoes have struck in the Chicago metropolitan area, and several have hit within the city limits of Chicago, according to NWS.

   Tornado tears through Chicago as thousands shelter at O’Hare Airport

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   Did severe weather cause tornadoes in Chicago?

   • Severe weather with heavy hail, and reports of tornadoes ripped through the Chicago area Tuesday, leaving several suburbs with damaged homes, downed trees and hundreds of power outages. Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak in the Chicago area spawned golf ball-size hail and several tornado touchdowns, but did any of those occur in the city itself?

   Was there a tornado in Chicago? Here’s what we know – NBC Chicago

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   Where did the Chicago Tornadoes hit?

   • The tornadoes ripped through at least four counties in northeastern Illinois, including Cook County where Chicago is located. One cinder block building collapsed in an industrial district of McCook, 15 miles southwest of Chicago.

   Tornado tears through Chicago as thousands shelter at O’Hare Airport

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3. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localYes, tornadoes in city of Chicago are rare, but they can happen

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   Jul 13, 2023 · The answer is definitely yes, but it's rare. In fact, according to research by NBC meteorologist Paul Deanno, just six confirmed touch downs have occurred in the city within the last 70 years. The...

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5. www.wbez.org › stories › chicagos-tornado-proofCould A Tornado Ever Hit Chicago? | WBEZ Chicago

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   May 5, 2019 · The answer is simple: Yes. A quick perusal of this map shows paths of tornadoes across the region. An even closer look shows several twisters moved within the city limits and throughout...

6. www.nbcchicago.com › weather › chicago-area-tornadoWas there a tornado in Chicago? Here’s what we know – NBC Chicago

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   Feb 28, 2024 · It's complicated. NWS officials are conducting aerial and ground-based surveys to determine whether a tornado touched down, and how long it was on the ground. There were at least three other...

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7. www.nbcchicago.com › weather › explainer-heres-whyWhy the Chicago area had multiple tornadoes touch down ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Over the years many tornadoes have struck in the Chicago metropolitan area, and several have hit within the city limits of Chicago, according to the National Weather Service. Between 1855...

8. apnews.com › article › chicago-tornado-ohare-airportIllinois surveys storm damage after tornadoes hit Chicago ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Published 4:46 AM PDT, July 13, 2023. CHICAGO (AP) — National Weather Service teams were surveying storm damage Thursday in the Chicago area and northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.

9. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-68422977High winds and suspected tornadoes pound Chicago area - BBC

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   Feb 28, 2024 · 28 February 2024. By Lipika Pelham and Mike Wendling in Chicago,BBC News. Watch: Storms and tornado sightings across US Midwest. Severe wind and possible tornadoes have damaged buildings in...

10. www.independent.co.uk › news › worldRare Chicago tornadoes cause widespread ... - The Independent

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    Jul 13, 2023 · Over the years many tornadoes have struck in the Chicago metropolitan area, and several have hit within the city limits of Chicago, according to NWS. Between 1855 and 2021, the weather...