How many tornadoes hit Chicago and Illinois Monday? NWS investigating at least 29 different paths

11 tornado touchdowns confirmed in Chicago area and Illinois, according to NWS. Here's where and how strong they were

NWS: At least 11 tornadoes struck Illinois and Northwest Indiana Monday. Here's where

Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area, Illinois

41K views · 91 reactions | The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois office put this animation together of the radar showing the hail/wind storm that hit Batavia, IL. Hail 2" in diameter was suspended in the storm by an air rising in the updraft of the storm. When the hail became too big to stay aloft, it collapsed down to the ground creating the microburst with large hail and gusts to 80+ mph causing the damage. | Larry Mowry ABC7 | Facebook