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Tornadoes are breaking records in new Midwest states this year as Tornado Alley moves east

The majority of tornadoes this year have blasted through states in the Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Missouri, ...

Illinois breaks the record for most tornadoes in a year, bringing 2026 tally to at least 147

The state leads the rankings across the country, and is head and shoulders above the traditional Tornado Alley areas, according to preliminary NOAA data.

Photos of what it’s like to chase the heart of a tornado

In The Heart of A Tornado The vast, open plains, beneath a sky where storms can grow to extreme heights, provide the perfect ...

Illinois has already broken the record for number of tornadoes in a year — and it's only June

Illinois has seen more tornadoes in 2026 than in any year on record.

It's been a bizarre week for tornadoes, hitting three uncommon places globally

A deadly twister struck central China, along with a particularly weird one in Alaska and potentially the first ever in Guam.

Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada

Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.

Flash flood emergency explodes across Texas as 20 inches of rain loom

The dangerous flooding emergency across South Texas is escalating as authorities warn residents to evacuate flooded areas, a ...

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas

Another round of slow-moving storms packing heavy rain is pounding an already drenched area of southern Texas Wednesday, ...