Adams storm history
Storm events recorded in Adams, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
629
Total events
32
Tornadoes
191
Hail
37
Floods
1
Deaths
$4.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A resident of Adams County reported a 65 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused a large tree limb to snap and fall onto a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and powerlines around Quincy.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF-0 tornado occurred near Bingham causing damage to a few farm outbuildings and crops. Video evidence confirmed the tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and branches onto the roadway near the intersection of State Highway 104 and East 2400th Street southeast of Liberty.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An emergency manager reported a subject stuck in her car in a foot of flood water between 12th Street and 18th Street on Seminary Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped and uprooted several trees near Fall Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn near Ursa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds lifted off a portion of a school's old gym roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree about 5 feet above its base.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado began near the intersection of Highways 172 and 57, and traveled roughly 4.2 miles to the northeast before dissipating. Damage to trees was most common, with some damage to bleachers as well. The tornado was rated EF-0 with a path length of 4.18 miles and a maximum…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado touched down along Hickman Road at 7:04 PM and destroyed an outbuilding with winds estimated as strong as 85 mph. It then moved northeast through Bailey Park and produced roof damage to another outbuilding along E 2400th Street near N 2150th Ave. The tornado contin…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values reached as low as 26 below zero on the morning of the 21st.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The storm began early on the 5th with snow falling through the morning and much of the day. Snow combined with wind gusts to 35 mph in the evening to produce areas of blowing snow. A total of 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado formed at 1130pm CDT just east of South 24th St. off of Lake Dr. North. As it quickly moved eastward, it produced sporadic tree damage and then minor structural in Payson Heights. From there, it continued eastward, producing sporadic tree damage, including several…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 81 mph wind gust was measured by the ASOS at KUIN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Adams County emergency manager reported farm structures down, power poles snapped, wires down, and trees snapped and uprooted near Highway 96 and Highway 24 north of Quincy. There were also multiple large trees down and some roof damage to farm outbuildings near 24th Street a…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed reports of medium sized tree branches snapped. There was also a report of power poles broken. Both reports are from the south side of Quincy.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to as low as 37 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 6 and 8 inches of heavy, wet snow fell across the county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. Heat index values climbed to 110 to 120 degrees each day as measured by numerous reporting sites across the region. The Quincy Airport reached a peak heat index of 11…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed about three quarters of a mile south southwest of Marcelline, IL around 2:24 AM on August 5th, 2023. It tracked to the east-northeast, crossing Illinois Route 96 just north of 2400th Avenue, snapping tree limbs and displacing power poles. Further northeast, …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs between 100 to 103 degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 114 both days.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across portions of Adams County causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including some in Quincy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of trees and numerous tree limbs around the northern half of Quincy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree in town. Also, numerous tree limbs were blown down.
Hail Hail
Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell across Quincy.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail up to an inch in diameter caused minor damage to siding and window frames on a house.
Hail Hail
A wide swath of large hail fell across southern portions of Adams County. Hail stones were up to 3.5 inches in diameter. The large hail fell in Plainville, Richfield, Kingston, Beverly and Chestine.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event. Several accidents oc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage extending from 2 miles northwest of Loraine to between Golden and Camp Point. Many trees, as well as tree limbs were blown down in Loraine, Golden and Camp Point. In Golden, a tree fell onto a house causing moderate roof damage. Also, numerous power lines a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a trampoline over a 15 foot high porch roof and landed in a neighbors yard. Also, numerous tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a large tree onto a house in town causing moderate roof damage.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county with storm total snowfall between 6 and 8 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across Adams County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Adams County. Up to 6.5 inches of snow fell in some locations.
Sleet Sleet
A mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet fell in Adams County. An inch of sleet was reported in Quincy, IL with around an inch of snow on top of the sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage across the Quincy metropolitan area. Numerous large trees were blown down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 |
| 2008 | 30 | 3 |
| 2007 | 31 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 2 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 10 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |