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Henderson storm history

Storm events recorded in Henderson, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.

396
Total events
13
Tornadoes
64
Hail
59
Floods
0
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

May 8, 2003 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail$10.0M damage
April 19, 1996 · Henderson, Illinois
Tornado F0 Tornado$4.0M damage
April 19, 1996 · Henderson, Illinois
Tornado F1 Tornado$4.0M damage
November 28, 2025 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer at Gladstone Lock and Dam reported 10.5 inches of snow.
August 18, 2025 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree and branches reported.
June 3, 2025 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter measured wind gust.
March 14, 2025 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded gust with wind measuring equipment.
December 14, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.3 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.
August 27, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed fencing reported with estimated 60 MPH wind gusts.
August 27, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed report of some damage to a building on Main Street. Also reported several tree limbs down in town.
July 15, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a power pole down on Highway 94.
July 2, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Gladstone rose above its major flood stage of 14 feet around 5 PM on July 2nd and crested at 16.32 feet on July 12th. The river fell back below major flood stage around 7 PM on July 22nd.
March 14, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage to a grain bin.
January 11, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 4 to 8 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
January 8, 2024 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 6.7 inches by the COOP Observer at Lock and Dam 18 (Gladstone) to a public report of 9.2 inches of snowfall in Biggsville.
August 5, 2023 · Henderson, Illinois
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported that IL-96 was flooded in a construction zone around Camp Creek. The flooding was discovered around 615 AM CDT.
June 4, 2023 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
Three farmers in this area reported quarter size hail, which resulted in crop damage. The time of this report was estimated from radar.
April 27, 2023 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Gladstone rose above its major flood stage of 14 feet during the early morning hours of April 27th. It continued to rise to 15.6 feet during the evening hours of April 30th.
April 26, 2023 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Burlington rose above its major flood stage of 18.0 feet during the evening hours of April 26th. The river continues to rise to 19.68 feet on the evening of April 30th.
March 31, 2023 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pea sized hail was also falling at the time of the severe wind gust.
December 22, 2022 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CoCoRAHS observer 2 miles northwest of Stronghurst reported 1.5 inches of snow. A COOP observer at Gladstone Lock and Dam 18 reported about 3 inches of new snow. Winds increased quickly behind a strong cold front with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH leading to reduced visibilities in blo…
July 5, 2022 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a large tree down via social media. the The time of the event was estimated using radar.
February 1, 2022 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous spotter reports showed 8 to 12 inches of snow fell across central and southern portions of Hancock county. Nearby reports indicated that significant drifting snow continued to close roads, after plowing, during the afternoon of February 2nd. The highest totals of 13.5 in…
January 1, 2022 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Henderson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impact…
December 15, 2021 · Henderson, Illinois
High Wind High Wind
Received a report of 62 MPH wind gust near Biggsville Illinois at 914 PM.
April 7, 2021 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter reported a snapped tree and a power line down on social media.
January 25, 2021 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports ranged from 2.5 inches in Oquawka by a trained spotter to 3.0 inches from the COOP observer at Lock and Dam 18 near Gladstone.
January 1, 2021 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer at the Gladstone Lock and Dam reported 3.0 inches of snow and sleet. There was also a public report of 0.2 inches of freezing rain in Oquawka.
December 29, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported a max of 3.8 inches of snow and ice accumulations near 0.25 inches.
November 10, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds with extremely heavy rain, leading to loss of power.
September 8, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size hail.
July 19, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
July 19, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter reported trees and power lines blown down, along with three sheets of metal peeled off a hog building roof.
July 19, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown down across a road, trapping a car on the road. No injuries occurred.
July 19, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home weather station recorded an 84 mph wind gust.
April 16, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A trained spotter reports ranged from 3.0 inches 2 miles southeast of Carman to 5.0 inches in Oquawka.
April 11, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Burlington Iowa (BRLI4) rose above its major flood stage of 18 feet at 9 PM CST on April 11th and fell back below major flood stage at 1 AM on April 16th. The river crested 18.21 feet at 6 AM on April 13th.
April 8, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
April 8, 2020 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
November 26, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down on the northeast side of Oquawka. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
October 30, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP Observer in Gladstone reported 2.5 inches of snow. A trained spotter reported 3.5 inches in Oquawka.
October 8, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at the BRLI4 gage rose above major flood stage of 18.0 feet on the 8th, and crested at 18.36 feet at 1 PM CST on the 15th. It fell back below 18.0 feet on the 19th.
September 27, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
September 27, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Hail Hail
A report was received showing a photo of hail slightly larger than a quarter coin. Larger hail may have occurred, but size comparison based on the photo was not certain.
June 28, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down, the time was estimated.
June 28, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of a garage roof was blown off and a window was blown out.
June 1, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Burlington began June above its major flood stage of 18 feet and fell below major flood stage around 1 AM on June 17th. The river crested at 24.48 feet on June 2nd. This crest is preliminarily the 3rd highest on record at Burlington. The Mississippi River…
May 29, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 164 closed due to high water over the road between Gladstone and Oquawka.
May 29, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Gregory Landing rose above its major flood stage of 25 feet around 10 AM on May 29th and remained above its major flooding through the end of the month. This flooding continued into June.
May 19, 2019 · Henderson, Illinois
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River Gladstone Lock and Dam 18 rose above its major flood stage of 14 feet during the afternoon of May 19th and continued into June. The river crested in June, with the stage rising to 20.3 feet at the end of May 31st.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202540
202480
202350
202240
202140
2020110
2019200
201850
201750
201620
2015131
2014100
2013150
2012100
2011110
2010210
2009160
2008290
2007230
2006161
2005141
200460
2003130
2002120
2001170
2000270
1999161
199871
199790
1996122
199540
199321
199270
199010
198810
198454
198210
198020
197820
197510
197410
197010
196711
195820