Before Friday night's storm, there had already been 119 tornadoes reported in Illinois so far this season, making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country.
The other was an EF-1 which hit Momence.The National Weather Service survey team is still working to determine the peak wind speeds and exact tracks of the tornadoes.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country. This number is a significant increase of 80 tornadoes compared to last year., leaving communities and residents to deal with the aftermath.
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