Illinois town of Kankakee reels after powerful EF-3 tornado, survivors share chilling stories

Name: Illinois town of Kankakee reels after powerful EF-3 tornado, survivors share chilling stories
Uploaded: 2026-03-13T03:37:02Z
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Description: Fox Weather correspondent Katie Byrne reports from Kankakee, Illinois, showing the devastating aftermath of an EF-3 tornado that tracked for nearly 40 miles. Residents Michelle Roth and Olivia Peddinghaus (who survived with her three-month-old) share their terrifying experiences, surrounded by widespread debris and destroyed homes. Neighbors are assisting each other in the clean-up efforts.

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Fox Weather correspondent Katie Byrne reports from Kankakee, Illinois, showing the devastating aftermath of an EF-3 tornado that tracked for nearly 40 miles. Residents Michelle Roth and Olivia Peddinghaus (who survived with her three-month-old) share their terrifying experiences, surrounded by widespread debris and destroyed homes. Neighbors are assisting each other in the clean-up efforts.