Pontiac-Kankakee-Starke County Tornado Outbreak March 10 2026
This is an active situation and Serve Source is working with and communicating with partners and as organizations respond, this page will be updated. In Newton County, a tornado struck a home, killing an elderly couple. We received a preliminary report from Kankakee.
A tornado moved through the southwest portion of Kankakee, crossing the U.S. 45/52 corridor, damaging industrial and commercial buildings, then continuing through farm fields into residential areas along River Road, Elmwood Drive, and Waldron Road.
Preliminary Impact in Kankakee County
- Destroyed at least 30 homes
- Damaged nearly 500 buildings in Illinois in total
Significant tree damage with limbs sheared and roofs blown off homes
- Damage also reported to industrial and commercial buildings
- 15 people displaced from the Fairview Motel
- Less than 10 injuries, all described as minor, mainly lacerations
- 1 death was reported in Illinois + 2 in Indiana
- No missing persons
Utilities and Infrastructure
About 7,400 people without power countywide at the peak
About 2,600 outages in the City of Kankakee at the peak
The mayor said the number of damaged utility poles is likely well north of 100
Emergency Services
911 received hundreds to over 1,000 calls
Officials reported 7 fires countywide
Fires included an industrial building and a house in Kankakee
- Mutual aid was requested, with help arriving from neighboring communities and from two counties away
Impact Area (Cities / Communities):
Pontiac, Cabery area, Kankakee, Hopkins Park, Aroma Park, Sun River Terrace, Wheatfield, Toto, and nearby communities across Livingston County Illinois, Kankakee County Illinois, Jasper County Indiana, and Starke County Indiana.
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Explore organizations serving in response to this disaster. The map and list show the same filtered response activity, including locations, services, dates, and links to learn more. Services and volunteer opportunities may change, so please contact each organization directly to confirm current availability.
Grace Baptist Church - Kankakee, IL
Grace Baptist Church is an Active Church assisting survivors who have been affected by the Tornados. See website for support and volunteer details.
Operation Blessing
Operation Blessing is assessing the damage. See website for support and volunteer details.
God's Pit Crew
God's Pit Crew is assessing the damage for deployment. Additionally - Blessing Buckets, Play Pails, Gatorade in route for distribution with local partner. See website for support and volunteer details.
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is assessing the damage. See website for support and volunteer details.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is honored to be serving the Kankakee community as families begin the road to recovery. If you or someone you know could benefit from a hot, chef-prepared meal, we would love to serve you. Grace Baptist Church 2499 Waldron Rd Kankakee, IL 60901 Redeeming Life Church 2400 Waldron Rd Kankakee, IL 60901 (lunch only) 🍽 Lunch: 11 AM – 1 PM 🍽 Dinner: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM See website for support and volunteer details.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is honored to be serving the Kankakee community as families begin the road to recovery. If you or someone you know could benefit from a hot, chef-prepared meal, we would love to serve you. Grace Baptist Church 2499 Waldron Rd Kankakee, IL 60901 Redeeming Life Church 2400 Waldron Rd Kankakee, IL 60901 (lunch only) 🍽 Lunch: 11 AM – 1 PM 🍽 Dinner: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM See website for support and volunteer details.
God's Pit Crew
God’s Pit Crew will be deploying a volunteer team to Kankakee, Illinois. Our response will focus on technical tree removals, tree work, roof tarping, and debris cleanup to help families safely begin the recovery process. See website for support and volunteer details.
Texans on Mission
Texans on Mission have deployed specialized chainsaw and heavy machinery teams in the aftermath of several tornadoes that have destroyed several miles of property. See website for support details. See website for support and volunteer details.
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