Piatt County, Illinois tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: December 28, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril10 of 37
StrongestF4Mar 20, 1976
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries28whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 10May: 8Jun: 8Jul: 5Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 43 PM: 3: 3: 46 PM: 8: 1: 49 PM: 1: 0: 212 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

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 32000: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 6: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
19
EF1
8
EF2
6
EF3
1
EF4
1
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 8, 1999

1 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

F4, March 20, 1976

63.7 mile path Longest path

63.7 miles, F4

March 20, 1976, whole path Widest

800 yards, F4

March 20, 1976
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2025EF223.36 mi250 yd00
Mar 14, 2025EF212.56 mi200 yd00
Jun 25, 2021EFU0.93 mi25 yd00
Jun 25, 2021EF01.49 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2020EFU0.88 mi25 yd00
May 23, 2019EF11.34 mi200 yd00
Jun 7, 2015EF02.7 mi25 yd00
May 1, 2012EF00.13 mi10 yd00
Jul 26, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 26, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 26, 2006F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 26, 2006F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 26, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 31, 2006F00.4 mi30 yd00
May 14, 2003F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F21.8 mi300 yd00
Jun 20, 2000F02.6 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2000F03.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 4, 1999F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 1999F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F13.5 mi100 yd13
Apr 30, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 1996F12 mi300 yd01
Apr 19, 1996F10.3 mi50 yd00
Aug 16, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20264 E Cerro GordoNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20263 NE De LandNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 SSE De LandNot 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.