Livingston County, Illinois tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: December 28, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 8 preliminary reports 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

Total541950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune17 of 54
StrongestEF4Nov 17, 2013
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries155whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 5May: 11Jun: 17Jul: 5Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 4Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 17 of 54 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 3: 53 PM: 8: 5: 86 PM: 3: 4: 49 PM: 3: 1: 612 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 5: 0: 2: 0: 5: 0: 1: 0: 3: 12010: 6: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 2: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 1: 4: 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: 8 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
26
EF1
12
EF2
9
EF3
2
EF4
1
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

Deadliest

EF4, November 17, 2013

3 deaths, 125 injuries Strongest

EF4, November 17, 2013

46.36 mile path Longest path

46.36 miles, EF4

November 17, 2013, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

June 7, 1980
Every tornado

All 54 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2025EF10.95 mi125 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF03.78 mi30 yd00
Jul 14, 2024EFU1.9 mi225 yd00
Jul 14, 2024EFU3.9 mi100 yd00
Jul 14, 2024EFU4.2 mi150 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EFU0.03 mi15 yd00
Jun 26, 2021EF00.7 mi75 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF25.6 mi75 yd00
Jun 22, 2016EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 2016EF211.1 mi440 yd04
Aug 18, 2015EF00.04 mi25 yd00
Aug 18, 2015EF00.03 mi25 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF02.6 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF446.36 mi880 yd3125
Jun 5, 2010EF00.39 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF03.82 mi20 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF02.35 mi20 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF25.96 mi300 yd113
Jun 5, 2010EF38.55 mi440 yd00
May 26, 2010EF00.4 mi30 yd00
Mar 8, 2009EF00.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF13.59 mi40 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF00.91 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF13.42 mi200 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F02.6 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 20262 ESE DwightNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20263 SSW DwightNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 S StreatorNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20263 SE FlanaganNot yet rated
Jun 11, 2026Long PointNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20267 SSW FairburyNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20267 SSW FairburyNot yet rated
Mar 10, 20262 NNE PontiacNot 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.