Clay storm history
Storm events recorded in Clay, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
421
Total events
19
Tornadoes
80
Hail
68
Floods
3
Deaths
$25.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
An 81-year old man died of heatstroke while doing outdoor yard work in Flora in Clay County on July 18th.
Freezing drizzle created slick and hazardous roadways during the late evening of December 16th into the pre-dawn hours of the 17th. A vehicle slid off a bridge and landed upside down in a creek bed in rural Clay County, killing one man.
An elderly woman died in a car accident as a result of icy road conditions. The accident happened on Blue Mound Road about 5 miles south of Flora.
This tornado originally touched down in Marion County in the National Weather Service Saint Louis County Warning Area (CWA), then crossed into southwestern Clay County just north of the intersection of Beard Road and Songer Township Lane at 7:35 PM CDT. It knocked down several tr…
Numerous thunderstorms produced 3 to 6 inches of rain on already saturated ground in nearly all of Clay County. Major flash flooding was reported in the town of Xenia and the city of Flora, where several people were evacuated from their flooded homes. Several water rescues were m…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across both US-50 and old US-50 in numerous spots between Xenia and Flora.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets in Flora were flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across US-50 near Flora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Old Highway 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A carport was damaged and a few tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were blown down near the intersection of Sailor Springs Road and Venus Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power poles were blown down and a few barns were damaged from 2 miles north of Flora throughout the northern part of Clay County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was blown onto a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large farm outbuilding had part of its roofing stripped off and its walls collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small farm outbuilding was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter reported a 60 to 70 mph wind gust just west of Louisville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof was peeled off an animal pen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across Clay County...including 6.0 inches 2 miles southeast of Clay City. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was blown down on the south side of Flora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were blown down near Marigold Lane and U.S. 45.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a camper at Charley Brown Park just west of Flora. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down just north of Flora.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown onto a house, trapping people inside. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down and power was out in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down and a carport was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Management estimated a wind gust of 65mph west of Xenia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were blown down from Xenia east to Highway 45.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees limbs were blown down. A high-line power pole was blown over. Satellite dishes were blown off homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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 Flora Airport (KFOA) recorded a heat index over 110 degrees each day, incl…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across several streets in Flora.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across Main Street in Clay City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An emergency manager estimated sustained winds of 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a house suffered significant damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 50 was covered with 3 feet of water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads were closed in Xenia due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was flooded on Coon Creek Road with water up to the hood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was 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 Clay County, the Flora Municipal Airport recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degrees on July 27.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |