Greene County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
58
Hail reports
18
Floods since 1996
307
All events
0
Deaths
$4.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Greene County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph in Eldred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous power poles down along US 67 on the north side of Carrollton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7 to 9 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds felled trees and powerlines in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped numerous large trees in the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The storm began early on the 5th with snow falling through the morning. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell again in the evening. A total of 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across the county. White Hall reported 7.7 inches.
Hail Hail
A photo on Twitter showed a measured golf ball sized hailstone.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A machine shed was damaged with debris spread across the farm field. Also several large tree limbs were snapped.
Hail Hail
Large hail up to 1.75 inches was reported in White Hall and Roodhouse.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A tornado track was interpolated between spotter reports and storm chaser videos in Greene County, on Illinois Route 267 just south of intersection with NE 700 Street. The tornado tracked to the northeast, crossing into Macoupin County about three quarters of a mile south of Palm…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to as low as 35 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. Heat index values climbed to 110 to 120 degrees each day as measured by numerous reporting sites across the region.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs mid to upper 90s degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 107 both days.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees across the northern portions of the county. In White Hall, a few power lines were blown down as well.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage across Greene County. In White Hall, numerous large tree limbs were blown down. Several of the limbs knocked down power lines. In Carrollton, a couple of large trees were snapped off near the base. In Greenfield, a large tree was snapped off and another tre…
Hail Hail
Sleet Sleet
Precipitation started out as sleet with up to half an inch of sleet then around 2 to 4 inches of snow on top.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There were two rounds of precipitation with this system. The first round was rain changing to a mix of sleet and snow, then another round of heavy snow. Up to a quarter of an inch of sleet as well as a couple inches of snow was reported in parts of Greene County during the mornin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A hay wagon was blown onto U.S. Highway 67 between White Hall and Carrolton. In Carrolton, a couch was blown onto U.S. Highway 67. In Greenfield, several power lines were blown down.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
High resolution satellite data and information from storm spotters indicates the tornado touched down in an open field a little less than a mile south-southwest of the Berdan Road and Wrights Road intersection. The tornado moved north-northeast and intensified as it moved into th…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds destroyed an open sided barn on the east side of Illinois Route 267, that was about six tenths of a mile north northeast of the intersection of Illinois Routes 267 and 108. Also, a few large tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines around town as well as numerous tree limbs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including Illinois Route 108 near Carrollton and Daum-Station Road south southwest of Wrights.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief, narrow tornado touched down in a field to the northwest of Roodhouse, IL on Saturday afternoon. A sheriff`s deputy reported that the tornado briefly touched down before lifting as the storm moved toward Manchester, IL. No damage was noted. The tornado was rated EFU with …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
After an initial round of heavy rain, up to two inches, late in the day on June 24th into the early morning hours of June 25th, another round of heavy rain developed during the evening hours of June 25th through the early morning hours of June 26th. So the region received another…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to 5 inches of rain fell in about a two hour time period causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Illinois Route 100 and Route 16 between Nutwood and Fieldon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several rounds of snow beginning the evening of February 14th. The last round of accumulating snow exited Greene County by 8 pm on February 15th. Overall, snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches, especially across the southern half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb about 2 miles north of Woody, damaging a deck on a house. In Carrollton, several trees, as well as power lines, were blown down around town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to a residence about 2 miles northeast of Roodhouse.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county over a two day period, though the majority of the snow fell on the 15th.
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines around town, as well as numerous tree limbs.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several rounds of heavy snow fell across Greene County beginning during the afternoon hours of January 11th through the early morning hours of January 13th. A co-op site one miles east of White Hall reported 12.6 inches of snowfall and the co-op site in Greenfield reported 11.1 i…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Very heavy snow fell across Greene County. The heaviest snow reported was 6 inches in Carrollton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power poles about a mile north of Hillview.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
High temperatures were in the mid 90s with heat index values 105 or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town. A couple of the tree limbs knocked down nearby power lines.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A landspout tornado developed on the intersection of two outflow boundaries in extreme western Greene County Illinois, approximately 3 miles south southeast of Pearl, Illinois. The weak landspout tornado was very visible and numerous photos and videos were taken as it slowly move…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs onto Illinois Route 267.
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees, tree limbs and power lines. In Eldred, one tree fell onto an unoccupied car, destroying it.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and power lines around town.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Between 2 and 7 inches rain fell across Greene County causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including U.S. Highway 67 near White Hall and Roodhouse. In Hillview, a levee along Hurricane Creek was breached, flooding the town. At least 6 people had to be rescued from …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 3 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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