Bureau storm history
Storm events recorded in Bureau, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
667
Total events
44
Tornadoes
149
Hail
31
Floods
2
Deaths
$10.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and large branches blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 18 inch diameter tree was blown down along US Highway 34.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and several large branches downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Broadcast media reported a brief Landspout (non-supercell) tornado about 3 miles east of Yorktown, IL or about 6 miles NW of New Bedford, IL. There was no observable damage to assign an EF-scale rating.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 4 inch diameter tree branch was knocked down.
Hail Hail
A photo from the general public showed ping pong ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A public report of hail received via Facebook. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A public report of hail ranging in size from pea to quarter.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 | 1 |
| 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 |