Edwards County, Illinois tornadoes

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11confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: December 23, 2015, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total111950 to 2025
Per year0.1average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary2 of 11
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries23whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

20 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 0Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 2 of 11 tornadoes.

By time of day

20 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 2: 03 PM: 1: 1: 16 PM: 2: 0: 09 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
1
EF1
4
EF2
4
EF3
1
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 2, 1990

1 deaths, 12 injuries Strongest

F4, June 2, 1990

106 mile path Longest path

106 miles, F4

June 2, 1990, whole path Widest

300 yards, F4

June 2, 1990
Every tornado

All 11 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 23, 2015EF14.28 mi100 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF24.14 mi100 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF27.86 mi300 yd00
Jan 22, 2012EF16.09 mi100 yd00
Oct 18, 2007EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F4106 mi300 yd112
Apr 3, 1989F10.6 mi50 yd00
Jan 7, 1989F227 mi100 yd06
Apr 13, 1972F14.9 mi100 yd00
Jul 11, 1958F232.9 mi50 yd01
Dec 18, 1957F319.8 mi10 yd04
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20266 NNE Golden GateNot 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.