Menard County, Illinois tornadoes
16 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary
Every tornado path in the county
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.
At a glance
Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Menard County.
When tornadoes hit here
By month
June is the peak month, with 5 of 16 tornadoes.
By time of day
Most often around 11:00 AM. 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: 4 preliminary reports.
By rating
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
All 16 tornadoes, newest first
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF1 | 1.41 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | EFU | 2.96 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF1 | 7.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF2 | 4.56 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF1 | 15.25 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2015 | EF0 | 0.04 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF1 | 1.72 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF0 | 1.24 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 3.63 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | F1 | 9.3 mi | 333 yd | 1 | 6 |
| May 12, 1998 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 28, 1996 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 9, 1995 | F3 | 50 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 6 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1954 | F1 | 38.6 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 3 |
2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed
| Report date | Location | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3 WNW Salisbury | Not yet rated |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 W Athens | Not yet rated |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 3 NE Tallula | Not yet rated |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3 ENE Greenview | 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 12, 2026.