Powerful tornado tears through Illinois neighborhood as severe threat continues

Name: Powerful tornado tears through Illinois neighborhood as severe threat continues
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T10:49:55Z
Duration: 5 min 30 s
Description: Widespread damage has been reported across Kankakee County, Illinois after a powerful tornado ripped through the area. Whole buildings were toppled as winds reached 70mph with grapefruit-sized hail falling. Crews are assessing the area due to downed power lines and trees, knocking out power to thousands. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne is live in Kankakee, IL with the latest.

FWX · Mar 11, 2026 · 5m 30s

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Widespread damage has been reported across Kankakee County, Illinois after a powerful tornado ripped through the area. Whole buildings were toppled as winds reached 70mph with grapefruit-sized hail falling. Crews are assessing the area due to downed power lines and trees, knocking out power to thousands. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne is live in Kankakee, IL with the latest.