EF-1 Tornado Landed In Geneva With Wind Speeds Up To 116 MPH: City

GENEVA, IL — The Tuesday night storm that swept through Geneva and damaged more than 20 properties, one to the point of inhabitation, was actually an EF-1 tornado, the National Weather Service determined.

The Enhanced Fujita Scale, used to rate tornadoes and their damage, spans 0 to 5, with an EF-1 tornado designated as having wind speeds between 86 to 110 mph. For Geneva's tornado, the weather service estimated speeds may have reached up to 116 mph.

The area that experienced damage was west of Randall Road, south of Keslinger Road as well as eastward along and south of Kaneville Road, officials said.

Geneva Fire Department crews continue to assess the damage but determined at least 22 houses and commercial buildings have been damaged, some minorly and others significantly. One house remains uninhabitable, officials said.

On Wednesday, the city reported damage to eight homes but expected the number to increase as the investigation continued. The storm also resulted in three power failures that affected nearly 3,000 customers, Patch reported.

The Geneva Public Works Department determined 78 trees and 16 bushes were either damaged or destroyed by the tornado. Not all houses were struck but experienced damage to fences, mailboxes and other things.

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Officials said they will submit damage assessments to the Kane County Office of Emergency Management. Residents whose properties were damaged can also submit information to the county.

The city's building division will give priority review and inspection services for permit requests associated with the damage. Residents can find a list online of work that doesn't require permits.