About this recording
Published 2026-02-20. Tornadoes caused major damage in parts of Indiana and Illinois during the Feb. 19, 2026 severe weather outbreak. This update covers the latest known damage reports in Crawford County, Illinois and Bloomington, Indiana, including structural damage and ongoing NWS/emergency management assessments. This is a developing situation, and damage surveys may change final tornado ratings and counts. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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