Fulton storm history
Storm events recorded in Fulton, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
732
Total events
47
Tornadoes
209
Hail
69
Floods
6
Deaths
$65.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down 1 NE of Ipava and traveled to the northeast for seven miles, lifting and dissipating 2 NE of Lewistown. The tops of some high power line structures were broken off and 12 homes were destroyed. Numerous livestock were killed. Numerous cars and farm equipment…
A tornado touched down about 1 mile south of Ipava at 7:11 PM CDT. It tracked east-northeastward causing EF-1 level damage near the intersection of East Square Road and North Summum Road where several farm buildings and a home sustained damage. The tornado then curved northeastwa…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Three to five inches of snow fell across Fulton County, resulting in numerous traffic accidents. One man was killed when his pickup truck slid off County Road 2 near Ellisville during the morning of January 12th. At least two other people were injured in other traffic accidents a…
Weather observers across Fulton County measured 15 to 20 inches of snow. Thundersnow was reported from 1800 to 1900 LST on 2/1/11. 45 to 55 mph winds accompanied the snow, reducing the visibility to near zero. As a result of the blizzard conditions, travel became nearly impossibl…
Periods of heavy rain between May 13 and May 16 resulted in near record river levels on much of the Spoon River. The gage at London Mills, IL recorded its third highest crest on record at 25.28 feet at 1445 CST on May 16th, which was more than 10 feet above flood stage. This was …
Periods of heavy rain on saturated soil resulted in extensive flooding in northern Fulton county, particularly in the vicinity of the upper Spoon River basin. Nearly every road was under water and impassible. A 46 year old woman died when she drove her car around a barricade and …
Dozens of vehicles and numerous homes sustained significant damage from the hailstorm that impacted the city of Canton and surrounding areas.
The levee protecting the town of London Mills from the Spoon River broke in several locations during the evening of April 18th. This exacerbated the flooding which had already occurred the night before from torrential rainfall. Twenty houses were inundated on the south side of Lo…
No homes were damaged by record levels of flooding on the Illinois River. However, thousands of acres of agricultural land and nature reserves were inundated by the flood waters. Several roads along the river were also damaged. The river stage at Havana climbed to a record level …
Record flooding on the Spoon River damaged 40 houses in the towns of London Mills, Bernadotte and Seville. Multiple levees along the river broke, resulting in the inundation of thousands of acres of agricultural land, nature preserves and county roads. A levee at London Mills als…
Torrential rainfall of 4.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to nearly 2000 houses in the county. Several homes had to be evacuated in the town of London Mills. Every creek and stream in the county was flooded, which damaged a few levees and culverts. Nearly every road in the co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 6.5 inches in Lewistown and 6.3 inches in Canton. 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. While Severe Drought (D2) persisted for much of the month, above normal snowfall occurred during December and a frontal system brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area late in t…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 9.5 inches 2 miles south of Canton and 8.2 inches in Farmington. 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. 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 Fulton County on September 30th.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a utility pole and caused it to shatter at the intersection of North East Street and East Court Street in Farmington.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported 60-65 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across County Highway 2 just north of its intersection with Workmans Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of a barn roof was blown off, as were shingles from a home. A portion of a large tree was also blown down. The report was relayed by the county Emergency Manager.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A farm outbuilding lost a small subset of its metal roofing panels.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down and pieces of metal roofing material were blown off from multiple buildings. A decaying tree was also split.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal carport was blown down.
High Wind High Wind
High winds resulted in a tree leaning onto power lines.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 3.0 inches in Canton. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -30 occurred across Fulton County during the morning of January 21st.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 2 to 4 inches of snow across Fulton County...including 3.6 inches in Lewistown. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Social media report of a tenth of an inch of ice accretion as of 0830 CST.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Emergency manager reported slick roads across western Fulton County at 0930 CST due to freezing rain. Power outages were reported in Fulton County at 1200 CST.
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
Emergency management estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several 3 to 6-inch diameter tree branches were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding resulted in the closure of US-24 south of Lewistown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Weaver Road was closed near Buckheart Creek due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Bethel Road was washed out near Rattlesnake Branch.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A road washed out near Marietta due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four to six inch tree limbs were blown down and power outages occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were blown down onto US-136.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager estimated 60 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across the Spoon River overflow bridge.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1 |
| 2023 | 66 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 3 |
| 2002 | 16 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 27 | 7 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 2 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 11 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |