Tornado outbreak kills 2, devastates Illinois and Indiana towns with record-size hail
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A supercell spawned at least four tornadoes from Pontiac, IL to Lake Village, IN, killing two in Lake Village and injuring several in Kankakee County, IL, while hail up to six inches damaged homes and vehicles and may set a state record. The storms caused widespread power outages (thousands without power) and extensive damage, with Red Cross shelters opened and authorities conducting searches as NWS crews survey the damage in Illinois and Indiana.
- 2 killed as at least 4 suspected tornadoes leave trail of damage in Kankakee Illinois, Lake Village Indiana, NWS says ABC7 Chicago
- Four tornadoes tore through Illinois, NW Indiana during severe storm, NWS says FOX 32 Chicago
- 2 killed after storms bring at least 4 twisters, possible record-setting hail in Illinois and Indiana Chicago Sun-Times
- Chicago weather: Tornado, large hail sweep through Kankakee Tuesday amid severe thunderstorm warnings Chicago Tribune
- More than half of Indiana under a tornado watch on Wednesday, March 11 IndyStar
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