Thunderstorm Wind — Kane, Illinois

2025-08-16 · near La Fox, Kane, Illinois

Event narrative

Corn was flattened near Main St just west of Bunker Rd southeast of Elburn.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and evening of the 16th, a series of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damaging winds and instances of severe hail around the western and northwestern Chicago metro area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.