Vermilion County, Illinois tornadoes

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72confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 3, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total721950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthMay17 of 72
StrongestF4Mar 20, 1976
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries66whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 8May: 17Jun: 14Jul: 9Aug: 9Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 5Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 17 of 72 tornadoes.

By time of day

140 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 3: 012 PM: 7: 4: 23 PM: 7: 9: 126 PM: 14: 3: 19 PM: 0: 2: 312 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 01960: 1: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 21970: 0: 0: 0: 3: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 1: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 2: 3: 0: 1: 0: 3: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 42010: 3: 3: 2: 3: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 22020: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 519501960197019801990200020102020

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
41
EF1
16
EF2
9
EF3
3
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

F3, April 9, 1953

3 deaths, 22 injuries Strongest

F4, March 20, 1976

63.7 mile path Longest path

156.7 miles, F3

April 9, 1953, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF3

November 17, 2013
Every tornado

All 72 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 3, 2025EFU0.35 mi30 yd00
Aug 16, 2025EFU0.13 mi40 yd00
May 20, 2025EF01.7 mi30 yd00
May 20, 2025EF15 mi80 yd00
May 20, 2025EF06.67 mi40 yd00
Jun 29, 2024EF04.66 mi30 yd00
Jun 5, 2024EF11.17 mi100 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF116.53 mi300 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF23.65 mi200 yd00
May 28, 2019EF00.16 mi10 yd00
May 23, 2019EF11.56 mi200 yd00
May 26, 2017EF10.29 mi75 yd00
Sep 9, 2016EF11.63 mi50 yd00
Sep 9, 2016EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF219.68 mi440 yd01
Nov 17, 2013EF329.83 mi880 yd06
May 31, 2013EF10.49 mi70 yd00
May 6, 2012EF02.12 mi75 yd00
May 1, 2012EF00.46 mi30 yd00
May 7, 2011EF00.22 mi25 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF12.56 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF02.71 mi25 yd00
Jul 21, 2010EF00.09 mi10 yd00
Jun 21, 2010EF00.6 mi50 yd00
Jun 21, 2010EF00.4 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 27, 20261 WNW HoopestonNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 WSW HoopestonNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20262 ENE OgdenNot yet rated
Apr 17, 2026TiltonNot 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 13, 2026.