Five tornadoes hit Chicago and suburbs during Monday’s storms.

The National Weather Service is continuing to assess the number of tornadoes that struck the Chicago area on Monday night, confirming that at least one tornado hit downtown Chicago.

Preliminary evaluations have confirmed that at least five tornadoes occurred during Monday’s severe weather, which included a derecho bringing damaging straight-line winds and numerous circulations to the region.

One tornado touched down on Chicago’s Near West Side and moved toward the western part of the Loop before dissipating. This tornado was classified as an EF-1, indicating wind speeds of up to 110 miles per hour.

Two additional EF-1 tornadoes were reported. One tornado near Channahon knocked down power lines, resulting in the closure of a section of Interstate 55 and causing numerous accidents. Another EF-1 tornado struck near Bristol and Oswego, according to officials.

Additionally, two EF-0 tornadoes were confirmed, each with maximum wind speeds of 85 miles per hour. One of these tornadoes touched down near Justice and Bridgeview in Illinois, while the other occurred in Indiana near Crown Point.

The National Weather Service is currently examining 29 different damage paths across the area. A total of 16 tornado warnings were issued for the Chicago area during Monday’s severe weather, which also brought wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour.

Overall, the combination of tornadoes and strong winds caused significant damage and disruptions, with the National Weather Service working diligently to finalize the assessments and provide a comprehensive report on the event.