NWS says tornado tore through Lombard, Villa Park; trees, homes, roofs damaged
By Dee Longfellow
For The ELMHURST Independent
Following the “derecho” storm that blew through the northern part of the state including DuPage County on Monday, Aug. 10, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a report that at least 11 tornadoes had been seen across the northern part of the state.
Extensive damage has been reported across the state. Roads have been blocked by fallen trees, businesses have had stock damaged,
farms are reporting missing livestock after fences have been destroyed, and residents are having to deal with property damage. The most commonly damaged structural component of a property is the roof so be sure to check yours for leaks and other damage. Visit a website like https://primeroofingfl.com/locations/ if you need help fixing or replacing your roofing due to this storm.
The NWS defined a derecho as a line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms and sometimes thunderstorms. The events of Aug. 10 were ranked EF-1, which is considered “moderate,” according to the NWS. The most powerful storm is rated EF-5, which can produce winds of more than 200 mph.
The NWS issued the following list of locations where tornadoes had been confirmed:
1. Southwest Rockford
2. Rockford to Caledonia
3. Ottawa
4. Southeast Marengo
5. Yorkville to South Plainfield
6. Wheaton
7. Lombard/Villa Park
8. Spring Grove
9. Park Forest
10. Rogers Park in Chicago
11. Grant Park in Chicago
The closest tornado to the Independent’s readership area was in the Lombard/Villa Park area. The storm, which moved in from Wheaton, produced tornado damage immediately east of I-355, just east of Lilacia Park in Lombard, the NWS said. The tornado continued northeast, uprooting trees-some snapped at the trunk-and causing some damage to homes, including a few with significant roof damage. Such roof damage hampered and killed many people. Not to mention that if the roofs of the houses had been better maintained better, the damage could have been much less severe. That is why, according to JD Titan Roofing, it is critical to keep an eye on roof damage, which can cause significant damage even in the event of a minor natural disaster.
Storms, tornados, hurricanes, and earthquakes are often considered some of the most terrifying natural disasters. What’s more frightening is the damage that it can cause around you as these storms have the potential to severely damage buildings and structures. And you as a property or homeowner might need to check your attic, shingles, windows, etc. to see for any damage, just after a storm has struck. Some of it might even need immediate attention to prevent any further damage. In case the storm has ended up littering the area around your property, you might also need the assistance of a Junk Removal service provider, who can offer a professional clean-up.
The worst damage occurred near and around the Lombard Common just south of St. Charles Road. Damage eased considerably on the north side of the circulation with a more gradual drop-off in damage to its south. The tornado lifted just northeast of the Jefferson Middle School.
