Montgomery County, Illinois tornadoes

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51confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: March 31, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total511950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthApril14 of 51
StrongestF3Jun 1, 1999
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries26whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 6Apr: 14May: 10Jun: 3Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 14 of 51 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 1: 4: 23 PM: 6: 11: 106 PM: 4: 1: 29 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 21960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 1: 1: 1: 22000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 2: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 2: 4: 12020: 5: 1: 1: 1: 0: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
19
EF1
14
EF2
12
EF3
4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F1, April 28, 1956

2 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, June 1, 1999

10 mile path Longest path

117.9 miles, F1

March 6, 1961, whole path Widest

700 yards, F2

May 12, 1978
Every tornado

All 51 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2023EF06.33 mi150 yd00
Mar 5, 2022EF13.89 mi40 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF241.54 mi690 yd01
Jul 21, 2020EFU0.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 15, 2020EF04.53 mi300 yd00
Jul 15, 2020EF00.57 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 2020EF03.21 mi75 yd00
May 28, 2020EFU2.88 mi100 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF01.17 mi25 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF03.11 mi200 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF11.97 mi50 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF26.79 mi100 yd00
Dec 1, 2018EF18.03 mi75 yd00
Mar 7, 2017EF17.17 mi100 yd00
Mar 7, 2017EF112.92 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF04.94 mi25 yd00
Feb 20, 2014EF222.38 mi200 yd01
Nov 17, 2013EF03.98 mi50 yd00
May 31, 2013EF14.26 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF23.51 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF23.16 mi150 yd00
Apr 5, 2010EF00.18 mi10 yd00
May 24, 2006F13.8 mi150 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F12.2 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F220 mi200 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 15, 2026NokomisNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20262 WSW IrvingNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20261 NE HillsboroNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20263 NW WalshvilleNot 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.