Lake County IL Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Lake County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
16
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
1
6.3% of total
Fatalities
0
26 injuries
Strongest Rating
F4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
February 28, 2024
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | 2:36 AM UTC | 2:49 AM UTC |
| April 18, 2026 | 1:36 AM UTC | 2:15 AM UTC |
| April 18, 2026 | 1:04 AM UTC | 2:00 AM UTC |
| April 3, 2026 | 12:40 AM UTC | 1:15 AM UTC |
Lake County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 17097
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- ILC097
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