De Witt County, Illinois tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 5 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 26
StrongestF4May 5, 1977
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries57whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond De Witt County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 8May: 6Jun: 7Jul: 0Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 4: 2: 36 PM: 3: 5: 19 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 7: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 12010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 5 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
9
EF2
4
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F1, May 15, 1968

4 deaths, 50 injuries Strongest

F4, May 5, 1977

7.3 mile path Longest path

56.2 miles, F2

June 4, 1960, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, F2

May 30, 2003
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2025EF13.55 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF012.7 mi30 yd00
Jun 29, 2023EF114.18 mi800 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF05.92 mi300 yd00
Aug 19, 2009EF02.38 mi15 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 12, 2006F18 mi600 yd00
Jun 11, 2003F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 11, 2003F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 30, 2003F212.8 mi1,100 yd04
May 30, 2003F214 mi880 yd00
May 28, 2003F01.2 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 2003F00.3 mi30 yd00
Apr 4, 2003F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 18, 2001F00.3 mi100 yd00
May 9, 1995F113 mi220 yd00
Aug 16, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 29, 1991F00.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 11, 1987F128 mi23 yd00
Apr 30, 1986F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 8, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1977F47.3 mi1,000 yd02
May 15, 1968F125.4 mi1,000 yd450
Jun 4, 1960F256.2 mi20 yd01
Apr 3, 1956F29.5 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20262 S LaneNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20264 ESE WapellaNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20263 SW LaneNot yet rated
Apr 27, 2026RowellNot yet rated
Apr 17, 2026RowellNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.