Henry County, Illinois tornadoes

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71confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 20, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 6 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total711950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthApril25 of 71
StrongestF2Apr 26, 1956
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

250 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 6Apr: 25May: 20Jun: 7Jul: 4Aug: 4Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 25 of 71 tornadoes.

By time of day

160 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 1: 1: 29 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 1: 3: 93 PM: 5: 2: 126 PM: 8: 16: 29 PM: 3: 0: 312 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

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 3: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 3: 5: 1: 0: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 3: 1: 2: 02000: 5: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 3: 1: 02020: 3: 1: 0: 7: 6: 819501960197019801990200020102020

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: 6 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
26
EF1
24
EF2
17
Unknown
4

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

Strongest

F2, April 26, 1956

10.9 mile path Longest path

30.2 miles, F2

April 21, 1973, whole path Widest

650 yards, EF2

March 31, 2023
Every tornado

All 71 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 20, 2025EF01.14 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF17.28 mi25 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF17.21 mi100 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF00.21 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EFU0.28 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF14.4 mi120 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF116.5 mi150 yd00
Apr 20, 2025EF02.2 mi75 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF11.7 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF15.24 mi200 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF124.69 mi100 yd00
May 24, 2024EFU0.32 mi10 yd00
May 24, 2024EF120.16 mi50 yd00
Feb 27, 2024EF12.83 mi425 yd00
Apr 5, 2023EF03.12 mi50 yd00
Apr 4, 2023EF22.79 mi600 yd00
Apr 4, 2023EF20.52 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF26.82 mi650 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF29.32 mi440 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF23.05 mi200 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF23.55 mi300 yd00
Aug 25, 2021EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Nov 10, 2020EF10.32 mi30 yd00
May 14, 2020EF14.26 mi100 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EFU1.07 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 9, 20263 NNE German CornerNot yet rated
Aug 9, 20265 ENE German CornerNot yet rated
Aug 9, 20264 SSW AnnawanNot yet rated
Aug 9, 20265 SW AtkinsonNot yet rated
Jul 10, 2026OscoNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 S Spring HillNot 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.