On Monday, storms that produced numerous tornadoes swept across Iowa, Illinois, including Chicago, and Indiana, bringing down power poles and trees and knocking off electricity to almost 460,000 homes and businesses.
When storms passed through Monday afternoon and into the night, the National Weather Service reported that a tornado had struck Des Moines, Iowa. Police in Des Moines were responding to reports of seemingly broken electricity poles.
After that, the storms continued eastward into northern Illinois, affecting the Chicago region as well. There were numerous tornado warnings, strong winds, and torrential rain. The National Weather Service reported several tornadoes along the storm line that passed through the city.
According to poweroutage.us, some 390,000 consumers in northern Illinois alone were without electricity.
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After briefly having to seek shelter, the Chicago National Weather Service reported significant damage throughout the city.
Early on Tuesday, a flash flood warning was also issued for the Chicago region. As the rain persisted Monday night, flooding was predicted in rivers, streams, drainage ditches, streets, and underpasses.
Later on Monday night, storms made their way to Michigan and Indiana, resulting in more alerts, including several tornado warnings in Indiana.
