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Flood — Kankakee, IL

Dec 28, 2025

Severe thunderstorms moved across portions of central Illinois during the late morning of December 28th producing localized wind damage. Additional severe thunderstorms moved across parts of central Illinois during the afternoon producing additional wind damage and six tornadoes. Heavy rain also caused localized flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1304455). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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