Adams County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
191
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
641
All events
1
Deaths
$4.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Adams County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds produced a swath of tree and structural damage extending from Pleasant Hill northeast through Pittsfield, Griggsville, and beyond. Other municipalities within that line include Martinsburg and Chambersburg. In Pleasant Hill, winds peeled portions of the roof fr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph gust was recorded at Quincy Regional Airport.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down east of County Road 2150 just north of Highway 61 in Adams County. The tornado tracked parallel to Highway 61 where it caused significant damage to several small farm outbuildings and to one home. As it moved east, it damaged mostly trees. The tornado…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 15 | 4 |
| 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 |
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