Streator
Coverage of Streator in the Nexus archive.
- Streator, Illinois approves emergency declaration as tornado recovery continues
The Streator, Illinois City Council has approved an emergency declaration as recovery efforts continue following an EF-3 tornado that struck the city last week. The declaration aims to facilitate response and recovery operations in the affected area.
- At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak
At least 20 tornadoes were confirmed across Illinois and Indiana during a severe weather outbreak, including an EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, and another in Kouts, Indiana. Parts of Chicagoland now face a potential tornado threat.
- At least 17 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak
At least 17 tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois and Indiana during a severe weather outbreak. The strongest tornadoes included an EF-3 in Streator, Illinois, and another EF-3 in Kouts, Indiana.
- National Weather Service confirms at least 11 tornadoes from brutal storms across Illinois, Indiana
The National Weather Service confirmed 11 tornadoes across Illinois and Indiana from severe storms, causing widespread damage and leaving over 27,000 without power. No major injuries or fatalities were reported, but buildings were damaged, and survey teams continue assessing potential additional tornadoes.
- Couple survives EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, man rescued from collapsed home: VIDEO
A couple survived an EF-3 tornado that destroyed their home in Streator, Illinois, as strong storms impacted the Chicago area on Thursday. A man was rescued from a collapsed home during the event.
- Tornadoes, thunderstorms and sweltering heat hit American communities
Nearly 80 million Americans are facing powerful storms, while another 80 million endure extreme heat. Lana Zak reports from Streator in central Illinois, and Eric Fisher provides the weather forecast.
- Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes, winds kill 3 and level homes in the central US
A week-long storm and tornado outbreak in the central US caused three deaths and significant damage, with hurricane-force winds and tornadoes leveling homes in Indiana and Illinois. The threat is shifting eastward, with severe storms expected to impact regions from New York to North Carolina, including major cities like New York and Washington, DC.
- Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana caused significant damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure, with cleanup efforts ongoing. No deaths were reported, but minor injuries occurred, and power restoration could take until next week. Affected areas include Merrillville, Hebron, and Streator, with the American Red Cross providing shelter and emergency crews assessing damage.
- Monster tornado rips through Illinois, destroying homes as residents left in shock
A massive tornado struck Streator, Illinois on June 11, destroying homes and causing debris to rain from the sky. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes hit Illinois and northwestern Indiana during severe storms.
- Tornados tear through Illinois – video
Multiple tornadoes touched down in Livingston County, Illinois, on 12 June, with one causing damage in Streator. The event left hundreds of thousands of people in the region without power.
- Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and disrupting air travel. No deaths were reported, but several people sustained minor injuries. Officials and residents are assessing the damage and working to restore infrastructure.
- VIDEO: Streator resident rescued after home leveled by storm
A Streator resident was rescued after their home was destroyed by a severe storm. Freelance photographer and Storm Chaser Scott Lasker captured the aftermath shortly after the storm hit the area.
- Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving around 380,000 customers without power and disrupting air travel. No deaths or life-threatening injuries were reported, and authorities assessed damage in areas like Merrillville, Streator, and Hebron. The National Weather Service will survey the region to determine the number of tornadoes.
- Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving over 380,000 customers without power and disrupting air travel. Authorities and residents assessed the damage, with no immediate reports of deaths or life-threatening injuries. Tornadoes in Merrillville, Streator, and Hebron resulted in destroyed homes, downed trees, and power outages, prompting emergency responses and shelter setups.
- PHOTOS: Storms move through Chicagoland Thursday; widespread damage left behind
Strong storms caused widespread damage across Chicagoland Thursday evening, with viewers submitting photos of damage and apparent tornadoes. Streator, Illinois, and Merrillville, Indiana, were among the affected areas.