Tornado Damage In Naperville
A violent storm and tornado system ripped through Naperville late Sunday, June 20, damaging homes and injuring residents. Here are some photos of the destruction left in its wake, taken after the storm had passed in the early hours of Monday morning.
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- The worst-hit area of the city was the Cinnamon Creek neighborhood, south of 75th Street
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- Some homes in the area were rendered uninhabitable
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- Even cars were overturned by the violent winds, such as this vehicle just over the Naperville border in Woodridge
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- The full extent of the damage was still being assessed as of Monday morning
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- Multiple trees were uprooted and power lines downed
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- Drone footage taken over the Maplebrook II subdivision revealed numerous uprooted trees. Footage taken by Greg Mulvey
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- NCTV17 reporters were on the scene early Monday morning, talking with residents and officials
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- Trees blocked roads in numerous locations, requiring the efforts of work crews to remove
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- Public spaces were hit just as hard as private residences
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- Chairs and other pool furniture was tossed far from where it was supposed to be, at times into the water
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- Naperville officials have yet to determine the total damage cost to the city
City of Naperville asks residents to use the Parkway Tree Service Request Form at www.naperville.il.us/storm-damage to report damage to parkway trees. Tree limbs and debris from trees located on residential property should be placed at the curb.
Volunteering and Donations
Residents should continue to avoid the storm-damaged area at this time. Those who would like to assist with any future opportunities for volunteer clean-up efforts are asked to call (630) 305-5340 to leave their contact information with City staff.
City officials are currently working with the Red Cross to determine what donation and/or volunteer assistance is needed. Additional details will be made available once plans have been finalized.
In the meantime, monetary donations can be made to the Red Cross at www.redcross.org/local/illinois/ways-to-donate.html. Donations of bottled water will be accepted in the front lobby of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
