McLean County, Illinois tornadoes

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122confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: December 28, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 7 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total1221950 to 2025

Per year1.6average since 1950

Peak monthJune38 of 122

StrongestF3Apr 3, 1974

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 McLean County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 38 of 122 tornadoes.

By time of day

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

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

All 122 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Dec 28, 2025	EF1	0.86 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 18, 2025	EFU	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 13, 2024	EF1	7.55 mi	1,300 yd	0
Jun 13, 2024	EF1	0.94 mi	60 yd	0
Jun 13, 2024	EF1	1.27 mi	80 yd	0
Jun 13, 2024	EF1	0.61 mi	60 yd	0
Jun 13, 2024	EF1	0.71 mi	60 yd	0
Jan 3, 2023	EF1	0.46 mi	25 yd	0
Sep 18, 2022	EF0	2.97 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 30, 2022	EFU	0.31 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 25, 2021	EF0	0.21 mi	75 yd	0
Jul 15, 2020	EFU	0.21 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 15, 2019	EF1	1.94 mi	50 yd	0
Dec 1, 2018	EF1	0.49 mi	75 yd	0
Dec 1, 2018	EF0	0.12 mi	25 yd	0
Dec 1, 2018	EF2	2.44 mi	100 yd	0
Dec 1, 2018	EF1	0.21 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 21, 2018	EF0	0.17 mi	20 yd	0
May 28, 2014	EF0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
May 25, 2011	EF1	10.3 mi	75 yd	0
May 25, 2011	EF0	0.9 mi	25 yd	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF0	2.48 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 15, 2008	EF0	0.8 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 2008	EF0	6.14 mi	150 yd	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 2, 2006	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 2, 2006	F0	2.6 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 2, 2006	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 2, 2006	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 13, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 23, 2004	F2	13.1 mi	240 yd	0
May 18, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 13, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 14, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 4, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 8, 2002	F0	5.5 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 23, 2000	F1	0.5 mi	80 yd	0
May 18, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 18, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 8, 2000	F2	4 mi	400 yd	4
Jun 4, 1999	F0	3.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	2 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	3.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 4, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 29, 1998	F0	3 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 30, 1997	F0	14.5 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 19, 1996	F3	9.4 mi	880 yd	0
May 13, 1995	F1	4 mi	220 yd	0
May 13, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 9, 1995	F1	3 mi	220 yd	0
May 9, 1995	F0	2 mi	220 yd	0
May 9, 1995	F1	13 mi	220 yd	0
Sep 9, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 26, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Dec 8, 1991	F0	8 mi	50 yd	0
Oct 4, 1991	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 29, 1991	F1	0.2 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 13, 1990	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 2, 1987	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 29, 1986	F2	9 mi	50 yd	0
Nov 19, 1985	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0
Nov 19, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 29, 1983	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 24, 1982	F0	13 mi	300 yd	0
Aug 24, 1982	F0	11.5 mi	300 yd	0
Aug 24, 1982	F0	12.5 mi	300 yd	0
Aug 24, 1982	F2	23.5 mi	300 yd	0
Aug 4, 1982	F0	7 mi	100 yd	0
May 26, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 26, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 21, 1981	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 21, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 20, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 20, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 20, 1981	F1	1 mi	70 yd	0
Jun 20, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 13, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 13, 1981	F1	34.5 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 13, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 13, 1981	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 24, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 12, 1980	F1	1.2 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 8, 1980	F0	0.5 mi	60 yd	0
Jul 18, 1977	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0
Jul 28, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 28, 1976	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 29, 1976	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 30, 1975	F2	4.3 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 30, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 18, 1975	F0	0.2 mi	77 yd	0
Jun 20, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 3, 1974	F3	7.4 mi	350 yd	0
Apr 3, 1974	F1	16.7 mi	177 yd	0
Apr 3, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 12, 1973	F1	5.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 2, 1973	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 31, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 31, 1973	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Nov 1, 1971	F1	1.5 mi	20 yd	0
May 24, 1971	F1	2 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 16, 1970	F1	3 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 16, 1970	F2	4.3 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 30, 1970	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jan 24, 1967	F2	2.5 mi	73 yd	0
Nov 12, 1965	F2	0.3 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 14, 1965	F2	11.5 mi	77 yd	2
Mar 4, 1961	F1	51.5 mi	10 yd	1
Jun 5, 1960	F2	9.6 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 4, 1960	F2	56.2 mi	20 yd	1
Jun 1, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 25, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 26, 1957	F1	22 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 6, 1956	F2	2.3 mi	200 yd	0
Jul 5, 1953	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Nov 13, 1951	F2	47.4 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 27, 1950	F2	3 mi	50 yd	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jul 10, 2026	2 NE Saybrook	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	1 W Saybrook	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	4 E Pleasant Hill	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	Lexington	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	2 ENE Bloomington	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	5 WNW Bloomington	Not yet rated
Apr 17, 2026	5 S Shirley	Not 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.