Thunderstorms moved across portions of northeast and east central Illinois from mid morning through early evening on June 26th.  Torrential rainfall with these thunderstorms caused flooding in many areas.  Two tornadoes also occurred, one in Chatsworth and one in Crete.

Tornado in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 13:06:00 to 26-JUN-21 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of 70 mph touched down near Old Monee Road, west of South Sangamon Street.  The tornado produced mainly sporadic tree damage along its path including through the southeast side of Crete.  A rotted tree was uprooted along Merioneth Drive, which partially fell onto a house.  The tornado continued northeast through the east side of Steger.  A house on St. Andrews Drive suffered gutter damage due to falling tree limbs.  The tornado lifted near Ronald Road, just west of Route 394.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 15:57:00 to 26-JUN-21 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tree limb was snapped off a tree.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 15:36:00 to 26-JUN-21 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of 85 mph touched down near 4th Street and Court Street in southern Chatsworth and moved northeast through the southeast side of town.  Tree damage was found along the entire path.  On 4th Street, a parked camper was blown over.  On School Street, playground equipment and a fence were blown over and a garage door was blown in, causing the back of the garage to blow in and collapse.  A garage door was damaged along Maple Street where the tornado ended.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 12:04:00 to 26-JUN-21 12:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo was shared on social media of a large tree blown down blocking all lanes of southbound Lake Shore Drive, just north of Marquette Drive.

Funnel Cloud in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 12:05:00 to 26-JUN-21 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported near Chatsworth.

Flash Flood in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of Route 126 and Ridge Road was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMARACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded and impassable in Plainfield including Route 30 between 127th Street and 135 Street, Van Dyke Road between Prairie Grove Drive and Shagbark Drive and 127th Street and Shenandoah Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 13:13:00 to 26-JUN-21 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEGER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A woman was trapped after a 60 foot tall tree fell on her at the intersection of Frederick Road and George Street.  The woman was taken to a hospital with bruises and a possible broken leg.

Funnel Cloud in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 15:32:00 to 26-JUN-21 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODENOW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of a funnel cloud north of Beecher were received.

Flash Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding in Naperville.

Flash Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 17:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Parts of Baker Road were flooded.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 17:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photos shared on social media showed George Arquilla Park was flooded.

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 15:15:00 to 26-JUN-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUNEMIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 116 was closed due to flooding near Saunemin.

Flash Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:30:00 to 26-JUN-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street flooding was reported in Hinsdale.

Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:30:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARIEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video shared on social media showed streets, sidewalks and lawns submerged under a few inches of water.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:45:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH AUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A road underneath an overpass was flooded with a car submerged in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of flooded yards and roadways were received from the northwest side of Chicago.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:45:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CICERO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several streets were flooded in Cicero.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photos shared on social media showed Belmont Avenue flooded with several inches of water.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:53:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERWYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intersection of 29th Street and Wisconsin Avenue was completely submerged from flood waters.  Rainfall of 2.76 inches was measured in 1.5 hours.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 11:30:00 to 26-JUN-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street flooding was reported in Forest Park.  The inbound Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) was closed between Des Plaines Avenue and Harlem Avenue due to standing water.

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-21 15:30:00 to 26-JUN-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road East 900 North was closed due to flooding between Forrest and Chatsworth.