Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as destructive storms blast through parts of Midwest

February 20, 2026

TL;DR

Tornadoes caused significant destruction in southeastern Illinois and Bloomington, Indiana.
Homes were shredded, cars overturned, and at least a dozen buildings were destroyed in Illinois.
In Indiana, a tornado damaged a bank, toppled trees, and downed power lines.
The tornadoes were part of a 1,000-mile winter weather system affecting multiple states.
Nebraska experienced nearly a foot of snow and whiteout conditions, leading to two deaths.
A wind advisory was issued for Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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