Residents in Winnebago County are raising concerns after learning that many of the county’s tornado sirens aren’t working.

douglas county triggers sirens using this tower near 156th and maple streets. THIS TOWER NEAR 42ND AND PACIFIC, USED TO BE A BACKUP, BUT IT HASN’T WORKED FOR MANY YEARS.

The two tornado sirens in Mount Gilead are located at the water tower off of Douglas Street and next to the courthouse in the village square off of High Street.

Buildings damaged by the Friday, May 16, 2025, tornado are seen near a storm warning siren in the Penrose neighborhood of St. Louis on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

No, there wasn't a tornado on Columbus' West Side.. A malfunctioning tornado siren sounded in the area the night of Monday, May 12 when there was no severe weather, according to Franklin County ...

The National Weather Service issues the tornado warnings that warrant siren activation. "Ideally, goal-wise, these warnings are going to give 10 minutes-plus of lead time," said Ricky Castro, ...