Peoria County, Illinois tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: July 15, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJuly10 of 38
StrongestF4Jun 29, 1976
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries40whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 8Jun: 8Jul: 10Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 10 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 3: 23 PM: 3: 2: 76 PM: 4: 13: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 7: 2: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 5: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 3: 0: 02020: 2: 0: 0: 0: 3: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
24
EF1
7
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1
Unknown
1

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

F4, June 29, 1976

4.9 mile path Longest path

24 miles, F0

April 30, 1997, whole path Widest

440 yards, EF2

March 15, 2016
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 15, 2024EF02.54 mi100 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF12.4 mi150 yd00
Jul 15, 2024EF04.35 mi80 yd00
May 28, 2020EFU1.69 mi25 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF13.27 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 2017EF01.6 mi50 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF00.89 mi100 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF00.07 mi25 yd00
Mar 15, 2016EF03.68 mi200 yd00
Mar 15, 2016EF27.55 mi440 yd00
Apr 9, 2015EF00.15 mi10 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF22.26 mi100 yd010
Jun 5, 2010EF02.02 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF13.88 mi75 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF14.86 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF22.1 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2010EF00.65 mi15 yd00
Jul 8, 2009EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 7, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 30, 1997F024 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 1996F00.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 1996F04 mi100 yd00
Jul 27, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 27, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 27, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 9, 20262 S BrimfieldNot 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.

Cities

Cities in Peoria County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Nearby counties

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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.