MOMENCE, ILLINOIS — A highly unusual tornado that occurred on March 10 near Momence has drawn attention after satellite imagery revealed a rare looping and anti-cyclonic path stretching across parts of Illinois and Indiana.
The tornado developed north of a stronger EF-3 system that tracked from Kankakee, Illinois, through Lake Village, Indiana, but stood out due to its uncommon behavior and lack of visible damage.
Tornado Followed a Rare and Unusual Path
Unlike typical tornado tracks that move in a relatively straight or slightly curved line, this tornado displayed a “wonky” path that included a loop — a feature rarely observed in tornado events.
The track shows the tornado moving across southeastern areas near Momence before looping back on itself, creating a distinctive pattern visible on mapping and satellite data.
Anti-Cyclonic Rotation Makes Event Even Rarer
What makes this tornado even more unusual is its anti-cyclonic rotation. Most tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise, but this system rotated in the opposite direction…