Fulton County, Illinois tornadoes

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50 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: March 14, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay12 of 50
StrongestF4May 13, 1995
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries123whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 5Apr: 9May: 12Jun: 10Jul: 4Aug: 4Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 12 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 4: 13 PM: 6: 11: 56 PM: 7: 6: 29 PM: 1: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 5: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 7: 12000: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 22020: 1: 0: 0: 6: 1: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
20
EF2
4
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unknown
3

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, July 23, 1975

2 deaths, 69 injuries Strongest

F4, May 13, 1995

7 mile path Longest path

46.1 miles, F1

April 13, 1981, whole path Widest

2,630 yards, F3

July 23, 1975

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2024EF11.06 mi150 yd00
Aug 26, 2023EFU0.51 mi20 yd00
Aug 26, 2023EF00.37 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 2023EFU0.18 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 2023EF319.92 mi600 yd04
Apr 4, 2023EFU0.75 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 2023EF11.93 mi200 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF12.06 mi100 yd00
Sep 27, 2019EF01.88 mi100 yd00
May 24, 2019EF01.17 mi20 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF05.54 mi25 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF115.61 mi450 yd00
Aug 16, 2018EF03.15 mi100 yd00
Mar 15, 2016EF18.27 mi400 yd00
May 30, 2003F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 10, 2003F12.7 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2003F13 mi400 yd00
Jun 12, 2002F01.8 mi12 yd00
Jun 1, 1999F13.8 min/a00
Jun 29, 1998F11.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 29, 1998F15 mi400 yd00
Jun 14, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 15, 1998F00.8 mi150 yd00
May 12, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 7, 1998F211 mi30 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 2026IpavaNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 WSW IpavaNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20261 W Table GroveNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20261 WNW Table GroveNot 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.