Dossier
Lena
Coverage of Lena in the Nexus archive.
- Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
Powerful winds and tornadoes caused significant damage across the Midwest in 2026, affecting Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, but no deaths were reported. Officials emphasized relief at the lack of fatalities and highlighted the extensive recovery efforts needed in rural communities.
- Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, approximately 47 miles west of Rockford, caused extensive storm damage, including potential harm to schools with students inside. The town has been shut down as a result.