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We do get some storms and some tornadoes but very few compared to Oklahoma and states further South. I must admit the summers can be hot and dry but every few years you get a really nice one making the hot once worth it (again my opinion)! You will also have 2+ additional months to grow and harvest food. Maybe not the case for you (I think you live North also) but it is true from when we lived in north central IL.