EF0 Tornado — Fayette, Illinois

2025-04-02 · near Jimtown, Fayette, Illinois

3.0 mi

Path length

150 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado then crossed into Fayette County and caused minor tree damage southwest of Shafter before lifting at 5:29 PM. In Fayette County the tornado had a path length of 2.98 miles with a path width of 150 yards. The tornado was rated an EF0.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and early evening of April 2, 2025, numerous strong to severe thunderstorms impacted southeast and east-central Missouri as well as south-central Illinois. Large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes were observed. This activity occurred on the northwest extent of a significant tornado outbreak later that evening across the Ohio River Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241779. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.