The Brief The National Weather Service has now confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down across the Chicago suburbs during Monday's severe storms. The National Weather Service has confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during Monday's severe weather outbreak. The National Weather Service also reviewed video showing what appeared to be a possible tornado near Watseka in Iroquois County. Tornadoes near Chicago in 2026By the numbers:It has been a very active year across the Chicagoland area for tornadoes. The four confirmed tornadoes from Monday bring the 2026 tornado count up to 62 in the Chicago National Weather Service forecast area.