Illinois experienced its largest recorded tornado outbreak. A total of 39 tornadoes were observed statewide, with four tornadoes in the Chicago forecast area alone.
A particularly significant F2 tornado in Zion caused substantial damage and resulted in two injuries, highlighting the severe weather event's intensity.
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On April 19, 1996, Illinois experienced its largest tornado outbreak on record to date. A total of 39 tornadoes were observed across the state.
One particular supercell in central Illinois was responsible for producing 10 tornadoes. It included an F2 strength tornado in Jacksonville, as well as F3 strength tornadoes in Decatur, Champaign/Urbana, and Ogden.
Decatur had also been struck by a tornado the evening before. Overall, there were 74 injuries in central Illinois, with one fatality, and damage estimates were in excess of $100 million.
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