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Elgin weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Elgin as part of Kane County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Elgin

152 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Elgin since 1950, killing 63 people and injuring 1,138. The most recent was on March 14, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 69EF069EF1: 51EF151EF2: 23EF223EF3: 2EF32EF4: 3EF43EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Elgin

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 28, 1990F5Kendall County16.4 mi600 yd29350
April 21, 1967F4Boone County25.5 mi1,200 yd24450
April 11, 1965F4McHenry County9.1 mi400 yd675
April 21, 1967F4McHenry County8.8 mi150 yd1100
March 12, 1976F3Kendall County22.6 mi30 yd03

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 14, 2025EF0DuPage County0.8 mi50 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0DuPage County4.1 mi250 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0DuPage County0.8 mi50 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0DuPage County3.1 mi150 yd00
July 15, 2024EF1Kendall County19.2 mi200 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Kane County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory169October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning157August 21, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory113October 20, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory95March 16, 2026
Flood Warning77August 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch75August 21, 2026
Wind Advisory66June 28, 2026
Flood Watch52October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory36January 26, 2026
Tornado Warning27August 11, 2026

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