The surge in tornado activity has led to significant damage in affected areas, particularly in Illinois, where five EF3 tornadoes have been reported. The strongest tornado in Illinois traveled 35.6 miles with winds reaching 160 mph, causing major destruction from Kankakee to Roselawn, Indiana. Other states, such as West Virginia and Wisconsin, have also seen unusual tornado activity, with Wisconsin recording 51 reports, its highest since 2011. The reduced activity in Texas and Oklahoma has mitigated risks in those regions, but the shift northward has heightened risks for states unaccustomed to such high tornado counts.