EF-1 Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Homewood and Flossmoor
EF-1 Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Homewood and Flossmoor
US · Published Aug 13, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago confirmed that a storm system on August 11, 2026, produced five tornadoes across the region, including an EF-1 tornado that caused significant damage in Homewood and Flossmoor.
This tornado originated in Orland Park and traveled through several areas, including Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Homewood, Glenwood, Lansing, and Munster, Indiana, before dissipating.

Impact & Risks

The EF-1 tornado and accompanying straight-line winds caused extensive damage and power outages across multiple communities. In Flossmoor, 96% of the village lost power, while Homewood reported nearly 70% of its residents were affected. The storm also led to a significant number of carbon monoxide incidents due to improper generator use. Residents in affected areas faced challenges with power restoration, and utility crews were actively working to address the outages. The storm's impact extended to both Illinois and Indiana, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.

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