Marion County, Illinois tornadoes

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38 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: July 29, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 7 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay11 of 38
StrongestF2Mar 14, 1953
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries13whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 3Mar: 5Apr: 10May: 11Jun: 5Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 11 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 2: 3: 33 PM: 2: 1: 36 PM: 10: 6: 29 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 21960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 3: 12000: 0: 0: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 1: 1: 5: 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: 7 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
23
EF2
6
Unknown
2

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

F1, May 9, 2002

2 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F2, March 14, 1953

42.3 mile path Longest path

42.3 miles, F2

March 14, 1953, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF2

May 26, 2024

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 29, 2024EFU0.05 mi10 yd00
May 26, 2024EF28.26 mi500 yd00
May 26, 2024EF11.12 mi325 yd00
May 26, 2024EF118.5 mi325 yd00
Apr 7, 2024EF11.26 mi25 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF15.95 mi250 yd00
May 15, 2022EFU0.11 mi30 yd00
Jun 19, 2019EF00.08 mi25 yd00
Jun 19, 2015EF11.67 mi50 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF13.52 mi100 yd00
Mar 23, 2012EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF10.36 mi75 yd00
Jun 3, 2008EF00.06 mi50 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.11 mi40 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.22 mi30 yd00
Nov 15, 2005F15 mi100 yd00
May 9, 2002F10.5 mi100 yd20
May 1, 2002F12.5 mi40 yd00
May 1, 2002F16.5 mi40 yd00
May 1, 2002F17 mi40 yd00
May 5, 1999F10.2 min/a04
Apr 15, 1998F19 mi250 yd00
Apr 15, 1998F24 mi300 yd00
Apr 15, 1998F25.5 mi250 yd01
Jun 10, 1996F00.1 mi25 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20262 W OdinNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20262 NNE VernonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20262 E AlmaNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20264 SE FarinaNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20262 SE FarinaNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20262 S KinmundyNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20261 NNE VernonNot 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.