Sangamon County, Illinois tornadoes

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92confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total921950 to 2025

Per year1.2average since 1950

Peak monthAugust23 of 92

StrongestF4Jun 14, 1957

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries101whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

August is the peak month, with 23 of 92 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 3:00 PM. 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Unknown

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

All 92 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 18, 2025	EF1	7.4 mi	200 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 2023	EF2	25.31 mi	450 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 2023	EF2	9.07 mi	800 yd	0	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF2	21.01 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF2	5.42 mi	400 yd	0	0
Jan 3, 2023	EFU	0.09 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 3, 2021	EFU	0.63 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 2021	EFU	0.43 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 2021	EFU	0.29 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 21, 2020	EF1	4.36 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	4.53 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	4.14 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 2020	EF0	2.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 22, 2019	EF1	15.25 mi	150 yd	0	0
Dec 1, 2018	EF1	4.57 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 15, 2016	EF1	3.62 mi	75 yd	0	0
Feb 20, 2014	EF1	8.25 mi	300 yd	0	0
Feb 20, 2014	EF0	0.22 mi	75 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF3	24.27 mi	880 yd	0	19
Aug 19, 2009	EF1	12.93 mi	200 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF2	19.15 mi	440 yd	0	3
Mar 8, 2009	EF1	5.13 mi	200 yd	0	2
May 30, 2008	EF1	4.78 mi	100 yd	0	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	1
Apr 2, 2006	F1	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F0	1.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 2006	F1	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 2006	F2	12.5 mi	200 yd	0	4
Mar 12, 2006	F2	4 mi	400 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 2006	F1	12 mi	440 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 2004	F1	0.3 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 23, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 2003	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 10, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 10, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 9, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 19, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 2000	F0	0.2 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 12, 2000	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 2000	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1999	F1	9.3 mi	333 yd	1	6
Jun 29, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 27, 1996	F0	2.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1996	F0	4 mi	330 yd	0	0
May 9, 1995	F3	50 mi	880 yd	0	6
Jun 8, 1993	F1	5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1990	F1	0.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1990	F1	8 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 8, 1988	F2	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 10, 1980	F2	1.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jul 26, 1978	F3	8.9 mi	177 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	3.3 mi	90 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	2.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	0.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	3.6 mi	150 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F3	4.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	5.9 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	6.2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	1.3 mi	350 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F2	2.3 mi	350 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	0.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	1.9 mi	23 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F0	0.8 mi	350 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	6.1 mi	60 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	7.8 mi	60 yd	0	0
Nov 29, 1975	F1	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	1
Aug 14, 1975	F2	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1964	F2	4.5 mi	77 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1963	F3	42.9 mi	10 yd	1	5
May 26, 1962	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 14, 1961	F1	4.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1960	F2	34.9 mi	100 yd	0	1
May 6, 1960	F1	43.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1957	F4	4.3 mi	220 yd	2	50
May 13, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 1954	F1	38.6 mi	10 yd	0	3

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jun 17, 2026	2 SW Glenarm	Not yet rated
Jun 10, 2026	1 E Capital Airport	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.

Cities

Cities in Sangamon County

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

Springfield 39

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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.