Storm Events Database

Event Details:

Event Tornado
-- Scale EF1
-- Length 2.58 Miles
-- Width 110 Yards
State ILLINOIS
County/Area COOK
WFO LOT
Report Source NWS Storm Survey
NCEI Data Source CSV
Begin Date 2024-02-27 19:32 CST-6
Begin Location 0SSE HOFFMAN ESTATES
Begin Lat/Lon 42.0572/-88.1184
End Date 2024-02-27 19:35 CST-6
End Location 2S INVERNESS
End Lat/Lon 42.0898/-88.0937
Deaths Direct/Indirect 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...)
Injuries Direct/Indirect 0/0
Property Damage 0.00K
Crop Damage 0.00K
Episode Narrative Following summer-like, record warmth, severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon of February 27th over northwest Illinois and spread east through the evening across the Chicago metro area. A total of 11 tornadoes touched down in Illinois. There were 11 tornadoes in total across the NWS Chicago area of responsibility, which is the most in a February event since official NWS tornado records began in 1950. In addition to the tornadoes, the storms produced numerous instances of severe hail and damaging straight-line wind.
Event Narrative This tornado touched down in the area near Della Drive in Hoffman Estates and tracked northeast, snapping tree branches, downing power lines along Hassell Road, and damaging shingles, fascia, and gutters on homes. The tornado then tracked across I-90 and entered the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, where it snapped and uprooted several trees. The tornado then exited the forest preserve and entered the subdivision to the northwest of Algonquin Road and Ela Road, where it caused roof, soffit, and fascia damage to several residences. Shortly thereafter, the tornado lifted as it entered Inverness.


    

Event Map:

Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
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All events for this episode:

Location County/Zone St. Date Time T.Z. Type Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
Totals: 0 1 0.00K 0.00K
MAYTOWN LEE CO. IL 02/27/2024 17:28 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
TWELVEMILE CORNER LEE CO. IL 02/27/2024 17:57 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WOODHAVEN LAKES LEE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:06 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PAW PAW AIRPORT LEE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:15 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SUBLETTE LEE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:16 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WATERMAN DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:28 CST-6 Tornado EFU 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HINCKLEY AIRFIELD DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:30 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SHABBONA DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:37 CST-6 Hail 2.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HUNTLEY MCHENRY CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:52 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HINCKLEY DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:53 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HINCKLEY DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:53 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MAPLE PARK KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:55 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BIG ROCK KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:56 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BIG ROCK KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 18:56 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SOMONAUK DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:01 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
(ARR) AURORA MUNICIPAL A... KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:05 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
(ARR) AURORA MUNICIPAL A... KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:06 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SOMONAUK DE KALB CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:06 CST-6 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
GENEVA KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:17 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
(DPA) DUPAGE AIRPORT DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:24 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 53 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SOUTH ELGIN KANE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:25 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PECATONICA WINNEBAGO CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:26 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
STREAMWOOD COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:29 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ELGIN COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:30 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HOFFMAN ESTATES COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:32 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HOFFMAN ESTATES COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:34 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SOUTH BARRINGTON COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:34 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SCHAUMBURG COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:35 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:37 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:37 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 65 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
AURORA DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:38 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:39 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PLUM GROVE ESTATES COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:39 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 56 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 54 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INVERNESS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
KILDEER LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PALATINE COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:40 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 71 kts. MG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
KILDEER LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:41 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 70 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PALATINE LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:43 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 65 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LONG GROVE LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:46 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PLAINFIELD WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:47 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PRAIRIE VIEW LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:48 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 61 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
NAPERVILLE DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:49 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
INDIAN CREEK LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:50 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
(1C5) BOLINGBROOK CLOW A... WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:51 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
METTAWA LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:53 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
DARIEN DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:54 CST-6 Hail 2.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LIBERTYVILLE LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:55 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MUNDELEIN LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:55 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 1 0.00K 0.00K
NAPERVILLE DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:56 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ROMEOVILLE WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:57 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WEST LAKE FOREST LAKE CO. IL 02/27/2024 19:57 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WOODRIDGE DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:00 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
WOODRIDGE DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:00 CST-6 Hail 2.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BOLINGBROOK WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:01 CST-6 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORAT... DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:06 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
DARIEN DU PAGE CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:09 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LOCKPORT WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:09 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LOCKPORT WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:09 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LA GRANGE PARK COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:10 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HOMER GLEN WILL CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:12 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LEMONT COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:13 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ARCHER HEIGHTS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:30 CST-6 Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BURBANK COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:30 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
OAK LAWN COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:36 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ORLAND HILLS COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:37 CST-6 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
OAK FOREST COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:40 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
OAK FOREST COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:44 CST-6 Hail 2.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MIDLOTHIAN COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:46 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HEGEWISCH COOK CO. IL 02/27/2024 20:54 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Totals: 0 1 0.00K 0.00K