Christian storm history
Storm events recorded in Christian, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
519
Total events
58
Tornadoes
111
Hail
53
Floods
6
Deaths
$135.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down about 3.2 miles east-southeast of Morrisonville at 5:01 PM CST. It hit a farmstead, destroying 3 barns and severely damaging 4 other out buildings. The tornado was rated EF2 at this location with maximum wind speeds of 112 mph. The tornado continued moving …
Tornado F3 Tornado
An extended period of heavy rain during the evening of December 26th in Christian County combined with an already saturated ground to produce flash flooding. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2.50 to 4.50 inches in less than six hours, with the heaviest rain in the southern half of th…
Bitterly cold temperatures of -10 to -20 were observed on the morning of January 6th. These extremely cold temperatures combined with northwesterly winds to create dangerous wind-chill readings of -35 to -45. A 64 year-old man died of hypothermia after his vehicle became stuck in…
One to two inches of snow across Christian County caused area roadways to become slick and hazardous. A 26-year old man from Taylorville was killed when the vehicle he was riding in slid off an icy road east of Kincaid.
A tornado touched down along IL Route 48 on the southwest edge of Stonington at 5:34 PM CST. At this time, two circulations aloft merged near the west side of Stonington, causing the tornado to take a sharp turn toward the north. Much of the damage in the town was on the northwes…
A severe thunderstorm produced 2.50 to 4.00 of rain within 90 minutes in northwest and central Christian County, including parts of the city of Taylorville. Most rural roads from Taylorville to Edinburg and Kincaid were impassable. Some city streets and basements in homes in nort…
Declared state and federal disaster area. Around 3 inches of snow fell on top of 1 to 2 inches of ice accumulation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A storm spotter captured video of a tornado touching down in a field in far northeastern Christian County about 1 mile west-northwest of Blue Mound at 2:59 PM CST. The tornado quickly crossed into western Macon County at 3:00 PM CST with minimal damage noted in Christian County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Christian County...including 4.5 inches 1 mile east-northeast of Taylorville. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -20 to -30 occurred across Christian County during the morning of December 14th.
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 6 to 12 inches of snow across Christian County...including 12.3 inches in Pana and 10.7 inches 3 miles west of Edinburg. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerou…
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. Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation during the month of October resulted in the Severe Drought persisting through the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The siding was damaged on a home, and a gutter was ripped from a garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was split and several 6 to 8-inch diameter branches were blown down in Pana.
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Christian County on September 30th. Burn bans were put into place for a time during the month.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding occurred at various intersections in Pana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several 3 to 6-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down on the northwest side of Pana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down on Taylorville Road approximately one mile north of the Christian-Montgomery county line.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 8 to 12 inches of snow across Christian County...including 11.5 inches in Pana and 10.0 inches 1 mile east-northeast of Taylorville. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was blown down.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations of up to 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 d…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few 12 to 18-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down on 1900 East Road.
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. The Taylorville Airport (KTAZ) recorded a maximum heat index of 115 degrees on…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado crossed from Sangamon County into far western Christian County just north of the intersection of Pawnee-New City Road and Skaggs Road at 6:13 PM CDT. It continued east-southeastward across Sangchris Lake, damaging a home near the lakeshore and causing extensive tree …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was 1 to 2 feet deep on some streets in Pana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and power lines were blown down.
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 Christian County, the Taylorville Airport recorded a high temperature of 93 degrees on July 27 and 94 degree…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Christian County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 45 | 8 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 6 |
| 2018 | 17 | 4 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 15 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 26 | 9 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 2 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 | 14 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 2 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 5 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 10 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |