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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Iroquois County, Illinois

A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.

Current Status

⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 1:42AM CDT until August 10 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Livingston County in central Illinois... Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Southern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Benton County in northwestern Indiana... Southwestern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 315 AM CDT/415 AM EDT/. * At 141 AM CDT/241 AM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Saunemin to Ashkum to 7 miles north of Sheldon, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Watseka, Fowler, Gilman, Kentland, Clifton, Milford, Otterbein, Chatsworth, Remington, Onarga, Forrest, Oxford, Sheldon, Goodland, Brook, Cissna Park, Piper City, Boswell, Ashkum, Buckley, Cullom, Saunemin, Martinton, Earl Park, and Stockland.

Effective August 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Chicago IL

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Expires

August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET

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Last Checked

just now

What To Do

📋 Official NWS Guidance

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Also In Effect For

This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:

Other Active Alerts in Illinois

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Flood Advisory

La Salle County

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Flash Flood Warning

La Salle County

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Flood Advisory

Iroquois County

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Tornado Warning

Ford County

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Flash Flood Warning

Livingston County

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Ford County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Iroquois County, Illinois?

A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.

Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?

Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET.

How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Iroquois County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Iroquois County, Illinois as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.

What other areas does this alert cover?

This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Ford County, Livingston County, Benton County, Jasper County, Newton County.

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