Douglas storm history
Storm events recorded in Douglas, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
348
Total events
28
Tornadoes
72
Hail
35
Floods
1
Deaths
$112.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down 3.7 miles NW of Tuscola at 12:44 PM CST, then tracked northeastward and crossed into Champaign County about 1.5 miles NW of Villa Grove at 12:52 PM CST. The roof of a house and 2 outbuildings were damaged during the first 2 miles of the track. The tornado s…
Southerly winds gusting to around 45mph created considerable blowing dust that resulted in visibility around zero at times. As a result of the dust, a fatal traffic accident involving a semi and 6 cars occurred on Route 36 just east of Tuscola.
Six people were injured at a local festival in Atwood from flying debris, which is west of Tuscola on the Douglas/Piatt county line. One of the people injured was taken to a local hospital. Several power lines were reported down as well as a number of trees falling onto cars and …
An extended period of heavy rain during the late evening of December 26th in Douglas County combined with an already saturated ground to produce flash flooding. Rainfall amounts ranged from 4.00 to 4.25 inches in less than six hours. Most rural roads and state highways were flood…
Hail caused significant damage to the roofs, windows, and siding of numerous houses in Tuscola. Hundreds of vehicles sustained major window and body damage. Two men were injured when they were struck in the head by large hailstones.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of a dairy barn was destroyed and the top of a tree was snapped.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across Douglas County...including 5.5 inches in Tuscola. 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 -25 to -35 occurred across Douglas County during the morning of December 14th.
Drought Drought
Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal, and the continued below normal precipitation led to the Extreme Drought (D3) persisting thro…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Douglas County...including 8.0 inches in Tuscola and 7.0 inches in Newman. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on a…
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 drought worsening, with Extreme Drought (D3) present by November 11th. The Extreme Drought (D3) the…
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Well below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures led to a worsening of the drought, with Extreme Drought (D3) noted between October 7th and October 21st. Severe Drought (D2) th…
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Douglas County on September 16th and persisted through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs of 3 to 6 inches in diameter were blown down. A photo of the damage was provided via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gravity wagons were flipped and tree limbs were blown down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado crossed from northeastern Coles County into Douglas County northeast of the Antioch Baptist Church at 2:18 PM CDT. It continued northeastward through open fields before dissipating east of Walnut Point State Park at 2:19 PM CDT.
High Wind High Wind
A few trees were blown down in Arcola.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof was blown off an outbuilding and siding damage occurred to a home. Large tree branches were also broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large branch was broken off.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Douglas County...including 8.0 inches in Arthur. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Corn was flattened along the Dougles-Coles county line.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Main Street in Newman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wall of a machine shed was blown down resulting in another wall and the roof to partially collapse.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down, including a large section of a maple tree leaning on an 80-foot sycamore tree.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A flowing creek washed out 200 feet on both sides of a culvert on North County Road 1965 East between East County Road 700 North and East County Road 800 North southwest of Murdock.
Hail Hail
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 west of Arcola measured a maximum heat index of 12…
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 Douglas County, a mesonet east of Arcola measured a heat index of 123 degrees on July 27, and the heat index…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Douglas County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at the start of the month, but by mid-July bur…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several semis were overturned on I-57 south of Arcola.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage occurred across Tuscola, with numerous trees falling onto houses and cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down, causing structural damage to a garage. 12 to 18-inch diameter tree limbs fell through the roof of a house.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 4 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |