On July 12, 2023, multiple tornadoes went through Elgin causing roof, siding, and wall damage to many buildings including a church near Lesler Road. The strongest tornado was rated EF-1 on the enhanced Fujita scale that lasted from 7:16pm to 7:34pm, with peak winds of 100 miles per hour and a path width of 440 yards.
on july 12 2023 multiple tornadoes went through elgin causing roof siding and wall damage to many buildings including a church near lesler road the strongest tornado was rated ef-1 on the enhanced fujita scale that lasted from 716pm to 734pm with peak winds of 100 miles per hour and a path width of 440 yards