The tornado also did extensive damage in DeKalb County which included the village of Fairdale.
A 67-year old woman suffered fatal injuries in the storm. There were also several people who had non-life threatening injuries.
The funnel cloud was also spotted in the Cherry Valley area yesterday evening, but did not touch down on the ground.
The Hiawatha School District is closed today as a result of the tornado that passed through nearby Fairdale. Superintendent Sarah Wiley said that the school was not damaged, but some of the student's homes were hit hard by the twister. She added that the school building will remain open for counseling services. Close to 600 children are in the school district.