Hancock County, Illinois tornadoes

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29 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: August 6, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril11 of 29
StrongestF4May 13, 1995
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries22whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 11May: 5Jun: 8Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 11 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 3: 2: 76 PM: 4: 7: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 4: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
12
EF2
3
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unknown
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F4, May 13, 1995

50 mile path Longest path

147.4 miles, F1

July 21, 1961, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, F4

May 13, 1995

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 6, 2023EFU8.01 mi20 yd00
May 22, 2019EF10.53 mi30 yd00
Oct 14, 2017EF00.82 mi25 yd00
Apr 10, 2008EF00.75 mi75 yd00
Apr 10, 2008EF00.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 2008EF11.6 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 2007EF00.1 mi25 yd00
May 10, 2003F269.2 mi300 yd04
Apr 8, 1999F020 mi10 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F37.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 30, 1997F012 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1997F01 mi20 yd00
May 13, 1995F450 mi1,000 yd07
Jun 16, 1990F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1990F00.1 mi20 yd00
Mar 8, 1990F242 mi10 yd00
Jun 30, 1986F10.3 mi10 yd01
Apr 29, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 21, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 21, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 13, 1974F219.5 mi500 yd010
Apr 13, 1974F311 mi700 yd00
Sep 30, 1973F30.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 16, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 20263 E CarthageNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20264 WNW ColmarNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20262 NE West PointNot 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.