Illinois surpassed Iowa in tornado frequency, with activity concentrated in Central Illinois.
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Updated Aug 1
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Illinois surpassed Iowa in tornado frequency, with activity concentrated in Central Illinois.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Illinois leads the nation in tornado count; Iowa reports 72 tornadoes this year.1 source
- Ford commented on the increase in tornado frequency across Illinois, as reported by the Chicago Tribune.Sub-event
Illinois leads tornado frequency rankings over Iowa and Indiana.1 source
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