Cass 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.
18
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
36
Floods since 1996
319
All events
3
Deaths
$9.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cass County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
A 72 year-old Germantown Hills woman died of hypothermia during the early morning of February 1st. The woman had gone to her garage the night before, but had not returned to her house after several hours. Her husband eventually found her in the garage during the morning of the 1s…
A man was killed near Virginia when his car slid off a road and flipped several times.
Numerous large trees were uprooted, and many large tree branches and power lines were downed. Thirty nine structures sustained damage and most needed repairs to be returned to a habitable state. These structures included single and multiple family homes, mobile homes, and busines…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant tree damage occurred at Walnut Ridge Cemetery on the north side of Virginia.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were reported across the region, along with westerly wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. This resulted in blowing snow, slick roadways, and reduced visibility. Numerous accidents were reported across the region, resulting in some road closures, particu…
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to Fall of 2025, Severe Drought (D2) was in place at the start of the month. However, above normal precipitation occurred across the region during March. By mid-March, the drought had improved and was no longer classified as …
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to Fall of 2025, as well as one of the driest Februarys on record, drought conditions worsened and became Severe (D2) during the month. The Severe Drought (D2) then persisted through the end of the month. Streamflows and soil…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 4 to 6 inches of snow across Cass County. Due to both falling and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous traffic accidents on area roadways.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Cass County...including 4.5 inches in Beardstown. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.
Drought Drought
Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. However, multiple disturbances during the second half of November produced sufficient precipitation to improve the drought conditions to Moderate Drought (D1) by December 2nd.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Cass County...including 6.3 inches 3 miles southeast of Bluff Springs. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area …
Drought Drought
Due to a three-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Severe Drought (D2) persisting through the month.
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Severe Drought (D2) persisting through the month.
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Cass County on September 30th.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Based on Sentinel satellite imagery, a tornado began 2.8 miles northwest of Ashland and traveled northeast, entirely through farm fields. The tornado lifted 3.5 miles north-northwest of Ashland. No damage was reported with this tornado, so no intensity rating could be assigned.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Video shared by a trained spotter showed a brief tornado occurred in eastern Cass County south of Newmansville. Sentinel satellite imagery showed the track began near Carson Road south of Cox Creek Road, and tracked northeast through mainly farm fields to Pschirrer Road. It cross…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were blown down.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Online traffic maps indicated significant slowdowns on IL-125 near Ashland, likely due to visibility impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Cass County...including 1.6 inches 3 miles south-southeast of Bluff Springs. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 8 to 10 inches of snow across Cass County...including 9.0 inches in Beardstown and 8.0 inches in Virginia. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A tenth of an inch of ice was measured in Beardstown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index readings peaked at 110-115 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree branches were blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations less than a quarter inch. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators suspending operations. Conditions improved …
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Brisk northwesterly winds in conjunction with air temperatures dipping below zero resulted in dangerously cold wind-chill values bottoming out at 25 below to 35 below zero at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest. Peak afternoon heat indices were near or over 110 degrees each day, and heat indices remained above 80 degrees overnight. A mesonet station two miles southeast of Beardstown recorded a maximum heat in…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions lingered across Cass County into the first week of August. Agricultural stress was common.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A two-day stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest as high temperatures climbed into the 90s while dewpoints were in the upper 70s or low 80s. In Cass County, a mesonet one mile southeast of Beardstown measured a heat index of 124 degrees on July 27, als…
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June continued across Cass County through the month of July. Agricultural stress was common.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Cass County on June 27th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded in Ashland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across parts of Route 125 near Newmansville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown onto railroad tracks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Weather observers across Cass County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow. Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous. In…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water over North Bluff Springs Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Cass County...including 8.2 inches 3 miles south-southeast of Bluff Springs, 8.0 inches in Beardstown, and 7.5 inches in Bluff Springs. Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accide…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Weather observers measured 8 to 15 inches of snow across Cass County, including 12.8 inches 3 miles southeast of Bluff Springs. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado touched down about 4 miles south-southwest of Virginia at 7:47 PM CST. The tornado tracked northeastward, heavily damaging a farmstead on Parlier Road about a half mile west of highway 78. Here, a house had significant damage to its roof and several farm buildings were …
Flood Flood
Water was flowing across the roadway northwest of Virginia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto IL 125 near downtown Ashland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Twenty power poles were broken along US-67 southwest of Beardstown prompting the closure of the road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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