Roof torn off of Mount Prospect apartment building amid strong storms

Severe storms in Chicago area cause property damage and hail

Another hot and steamy day across the Chicago area triggering some waves of heavy thunderstorms in parts of the area this afternoon and evening.

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - The roof of a Mount Prospect apartment building was torn off and approximately 60 units displaced after strong storms ripped through the area on Saturday.

What we know:

Part of the roof at 701 W Huntington Commons Rd. was torn off after strong storms went through Mount Prospect, Ill. shortly after 4:45 p.m. The building is a 4-story multi-family complex. 

No injuries were reported, but approximately 60 units were displaced and were deemed uninhabitable for the night, according to Mount Prospect Fire Department. It is unclear how many residents that includes.

The Mt. Prospect Park District RecPlex, at 420 Dempster St., is serving as the meetup point for those who have been displaced. Human Services and the American Red Cross are on site overnight to intake tenants.

Some resident may experience power outages and should head to cooling centers at the Mount Prospect Police Headquarters (911 Kensington Rd.) or the Mt. Prospect Park District RecPlex.

Early reports say the damage was due to a microburst.

Roof torn off due to storms in Mount Prospect

Severe property damage occurred in Mount Prospect as thunderstorms with high winds rolled through the Chicago area on Saturday.

More damage in Mount Prospect due to severe storms

Severe property damage occurred in Mount Prospect as thunderstorms with high winds rolled through the Chicago area on Saturday.