Bureau County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
47
Tornado reports
157
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
692
All events
2
Deaths
$10.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bureau County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
This tornado was first reported near Neponset at 1730 CDT - near highway 92 by 1800 CDT and photographed just west of Walnut at 1815 CDT. Photographs taken by Kevin Hladik verified that at least two tornadoes were on the ground at the same time in the Walnut area. The tornadoes a…
Tornado F3 Tornado
According to the Bureau County Republican newspaper, an indirect fatality occurred when a rural Putnam county 47 year old female was killed on December 8 at about 10 am CST. The Illinois State Police indicated the single-vehicle accident occurred on icy road conditions on Interst…
Also reported by emergency manager, law enforcement, and the fire department.Hail across Princeton ranged from 1.00 inch to 2.75 inches with the most significant hail damage on the south side of the city. State police also reported golfball sized hail (1.75 inch) at the Princeton…
Tornado EFU Tornado
EFU tornado based on video and photos were relayed to NWS through Emergency Management and broadcast media. No damage reported by EMA and local fire department.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust on a personal weather station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 40 underpass closed and under water between I-80 and Route 6. Also train crossing is under water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was broken.
Hail Hail
The time was estimated from radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The EF1 tornado with winds up to 95 mph appeared to start just south of County Road 2200 N in Bureau County, where a barn structure sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved northeastward into LaSalle County, producing damage to trees and farm outbuildings. Several wooden …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and fell on a home, but did not smash through the roof. Time estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
The NWS office in Chicago relayed a report of hail ranging from half an inch to quarter sized hail.
Blizzard Blizzard
A trained spotter reported 2.9 inches of snow in Tiskilwa. There were widespread automated weather observation reports of visibilities between 1/2sm to 1sm along with frequent wind gusts between 45 to 55 MPH.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotter snowfall reports range from 8.5 inches 1 mile south of Princeton to 9.8 inches 3 miles south southeast of Milo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported flash flooding in low-lying areas and alley ways within the town of Ladd. The spotter measured 2.5 inches of rainfall since 630 PM this evening.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that the road was completely covered with water that was a couple of feet deep. Water was also in the yards across this area. .
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported that 3, 12 inch diameter tree branches were broken off. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement shared reports of several trees and power lines down throughout the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report of street flooding via MPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Depue Fire reported trees and limbs down throughout town, some of which were blocking roadways. They also reported minor flooding. Time estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported that a utility pole was snapped near Rt 26 and Progress Drive. Time of the event was estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped at base and over a fence post. The of time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported tree limbs down along with damaged corn between Sheffield and Manlius. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported trees down on Hwy 26 near the Chapel Hill golf course. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 2.00 inch hailstones caused damage to the house siding and windows, as well as cracking a vehicle wind shield. The time oft the event was estimated using radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
One power pole was snapped at the beginning of the path of an EF-1 tornado with peak estimate wind speed of 100 MPH. Three other power poles were replaced as well. This tornado then tracked north and led to tree damage just across county border into Whiteside County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that 6 inch diameter tree branches were down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A clear video of a funnel was received.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A video of a funnel aloft was received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported power poles and a tree down near Neponset. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 40 was impassable due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Relayed by broadcast media, with time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed in town by the thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed in town by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage noted throughout town by the thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches downed throughout town by the thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos relayed of a few trees snapped near the base at the Hidden Lake Country Club, south of Sheffield. One tree branch landed on the side of a building, causing damage.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public video of a brief tornado. No known damage, therefore rated an EF-Unknown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 8 to 12 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
COOP observer snowfall reports ranged from 5.0 inches 1 southeast of Princeton to 7.0 inches in Walnut.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP Observer in Hennepin reported 2.0 inches of snow. Precipitation fell as a mix of snow and sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 41 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 3 |
| 2016 | 13 | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 57 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 5 |
| 2003 | 25 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 2 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 23 | 2 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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