Jasper County, Illinois tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 6 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMay4 of 18
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries26whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 3May: 4Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 4 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 2: 3: 56 PM: 1: 1: 19 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 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: 6 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
8
EF2
1
EF3
4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF3, March 31, 2023

6 deaths, 16 injuries Strongest

F4, June 2, 1990

12.5 mile path Longest path

40.89 miles, EF3

March 31, 2023, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF3

March 31, 2023
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF18.31 mi100 yd00
Aug 5, 2023EFU0.11 mi20 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF340.89 mi700 yd616
Nov 17, 2013EF13.53 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 2006F21.5 mi150 yd00
Nov 15, 2005F110 mi40 yd00
May 10, 2003F11.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 1, 1999F00.5 mi20 yd00
May 8, 1996F015.8 mi40 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F13 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F412.5 mi200 yd06
May 19, 1989F10.2 mi20 yd00
Apr 12, 1984F10.3 mi10 yd01
Mar 20, 1976F01.9 mi17 yd00
Aug 10, 1974F30.1 mi10 yd00
May 30, 1974F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 6, 1961F321.2 mi10 yd03
Dec 18, 1957F34.5 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20261 SSE NewtonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20264 S NewtonNot yet rated
Jun 17, 20265 N WheelerNot yet rated
Mar 10, 20262 NNE YaleNot yet rated
Feb 19, 20262 SW WheelerNot yet rated
Feb 19, 20263 SW YaleNot 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.