One Dead After Tornadoes Rip Ottawa, LaSalle County
CHICAGO (CBS) -- One person died after tornadoes ripped through Ottawa in LaSalle County on Tuesday afternoon.
A confirmed fatality is being reported on State Street in #Ottawa according to Ottawa Police
— Derek Barichello (@tt_derekb) February 28, 2017
State Street in South Ottawa is at a standstill. Don't travel unless you need to, lots of damage on ground
— Derek Barichello (@tt_derekb) March 1, 2017
The Times newspaper of Ottawa first reported one person was killed in the southern part of town. CBS 2'd Ed Curran reports the deceased is a woman, but no further details were available.
Here's brief video of the tornado that affected the LaSalle County Nursing Home. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/5vyUTaU1aV
— Byron Jackson (@byronaccountant) February 28, 2017
The storms damaged a nursing home, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Officials tell WBBM Newsradio that a couple of people suffered minor head injuries, but everyone is otherwise OK.
Damage at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/cG86vyKCtR
— Byron Jackson (@byronaccountant) February 28, 2017
In Ottawa, this home sustained damage.
Near Utica, a trained spotter reported a tornado near 12th Road and Interstate 80. There was reports of damage along Route 71.
A tornado warning had been issued for LaSalle County until 5:15 p.m.
⚠️ Take Cover! Tornado Warning including Ottawa IL, Peru IL, Oglesby IL until 5:15 PM CST pic.twitter.com/E9KZ594mzw
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2017
Peru tornado before it touched down #ilwx pic.twitter.com/NyLq18udvF
— LaSalle County EMA (@LascoEMA) February 28, 2017
Officials are assessing damage right now.
NOW: LaSalle County Tornado via @AereoMeteo pic.twitter.com/5wSWwcKJhO
— Brad Edwards (@tvbrad) February 28, 2017