2 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in LaSalle County near Streator and Ransom; train overturned, farms damaged

The National Weather Service confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes touched down Sunday night in LaSalle County, near Streator and Ransom, Illinois. 

Survey teams determined a tornado with maximum estimated speeds of 90 to 95 mph touched down north and northwest of Ransom in southeastern LaSalle County, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.

The tornado touched down around 11:45 p.m. Sunday night as severe storms were moving through northern Illinois. Weather radar detected a debris signature along N. 17th Road between East 20th Road and East 24th Road.

Another EF-1 tornado touched down north of Streator in LaSalle County, with winds up to 95 miles per hour. 

CBS Skywatch flew over the area Monday morning, where damage at several farms was apparent. A freight train also appeared to have been knocked over by the suspected tornado. A tornado warning was in effect for east-central parts of LaSalle County until midnight. 

The area is fairly sparsely populated, but radar indications suggest the tornado that touched down could have been strong. The NWS will officially share its findings when its survey is complete.