Richland County, Illinois tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 17, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMay4 of 17
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

May is the peak month, with 4 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 2: 2: 36 PM: 2: 1: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 1: 0: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
5
EF2
4
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 2, 1990

23 mile path Longest path

37.1 miles, F1

August 18, 1956, whole path Widest

1,733 yards, F1

August 3, 1991
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 17, 2022EF13.31 mi60 yd00
May 6, 2021EFU0.12 mi10 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF16.84 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF00.09 mi10 yd00
Jun 19, 2015EF00.52 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 2015EF00.13 mi30 yd00
May 25, 2011EF00.2 mi10 yd00
May 27, 2008EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 15, 1998F216 mi130 yd00
Aug 3, 1991F10.5 mi1,733 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F423 mi300 yd02
Mar 15, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 26, 1965F20.5 mi20 yd05
Mar 6, 1961F124.6 mi10 yd00
May 21, 1957F23.6 mi150 yd00
Aug 18, 1956F137.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F223.4 mi450 yd02
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20262 SSE ClaremontNot yet rated
Mar 15, 20261 WSW OlneyNot 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.