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Severe Midwest Storms Spawn Tornadoes, Cause Widespread Damage

2/20/2026

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On February 19, 2026, storms swept the Midwest, spawning tornadoes in Indiana and Illinois.
A violent tornado in southeastern Illinois destroyed at least a dozen buildings and trapped a woman inside a wrecked home.
Bloomington, Indiana, was hit by a tornado that damaged a bank and toppled power lines.
The storms were part of a broader winter system from Ohio to Nebraska, bringing heavy snow to Omaha and two fatalities.

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Story summary

On February 19, 2026, storms swept the Midwest, spawning tornadoes in Indiana and Illinois.
A violent tornado in southeastern Illinois destroyed at least a dozen buildings and trapped a woman inside a wrecked home.
Bloomington, Indiana, was hit by a tornado that damaged a bank and toppled power lines.
The storms were part of a broader winter system from Ohio to Nebraska, bringing heavy snow to Omaha and two fatalities.