DuPage County, Illinois tornadoes

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46confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total461950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 46
StrongestF4Jun 13, 1976
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries120whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 6May: 1Jun: 11Jul: 11Aug: 9Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 46 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 3: 2: 53 PM: 3: 1: 86 PM: 4: 6: 39 PM: 3: 4: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 2: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 3: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 2: 2: 3: 6: 6: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
20
EF1
16
EF2
7
EF3
2
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

F4, June 13, 1976

2 deaths, 23 injuries Strongest

F4, June 13, 1976

3.3 mile path Longest path

22.6 miles, F3

March 12, 1976, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F4

June 13, 1976
Every tornado

All 46 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF00.78 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF04.1 mi250 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF00.8 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF03.1 mi150 yd00
Jun 22, 2024EF00.86 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2024EF01.19 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2024EF07.82 mi300 yd00
Jul 14, 2023EF08.74 mi400 yd00
Jul 12, 2023EF03.44 mi225 yd00
Jul 12, 2023EF02.88 mi125 yd00
Jul 12, 2023EF19.06 mi150 yd01
Mar 31, 2023EF11.57 mi175 yd00
Feb 27, 2023EF01.4 mi30 yd00
Jul 23, 2022EF04.5 mi150 yd00
Jun 13, 2022EF02.2 mi25 yd00
Apr 30, 2022EF01.9 mi60 yd00
Jun 20, 2021EF317.6 mi600 yd011
Jun 20, 2021EF00.4 mi75 yd00
Aug 10, 2020EF12.15 mi200 yd00
Aug 10, 2020EF10.36 mi100 yd00
Aug 18, 2015EF00.24 mi75 yd00
Aug 18, 2015EF03.19 mi75 yd00
Jun 21, 2011EF12.06 mi200 yd00
Aug 4, 2008EF10.8 mi50 yd00
Aug 4, 2008EF10.55 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 27, 2026Downers GroveNot yet rated
Jul 27, 20261 N Glen EllynNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 ESE NapervilleNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 NE WayneNot 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 12, 2026.