Henderson County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
66
Hail reports
60
Floods since 1996
410
All events
0
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henderson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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 personal weather station near Rozetta Illinois measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 50 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report that several large trees were uprooted, some over 2 ft in diameter. Likely 80 mph or higher wind gusts based on degree of damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 53 knot gusts on a Davis Weather Station.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
A trained spotter reported 1.1 inches of snow 1 mile southwest of Stronghurst. The ASOS at the Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL) recorded visibility varying between 1/2 to 1 mile between 8 PM on the 15th to 7 AM CST on the 16th along with wind gusts between 35 to 45 MPH.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer at Gladstone Lock and Dam reported 10.5 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree and branches reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter measured wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded gust with wind measuring equipment.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed fencing reported with estimated 60 MPH wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed report of some damage to a building on Main Street. Also reported several tree limbs down in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a power pole down on Highway 94.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage to a grain bin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pea sized hail was also falling at the time of the severe wind gust.
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…
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.
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…
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…
High Wind High Wind
Received a report of 62 MPH wind gust near Biggsville Illinois at 914 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter reported a snapped tree and a power line down on social media.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported a max of 3.8 inches of snow and ice accumulations near 0.25 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds with extremely heavy rain, leading to loss of power.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown down across a road, trapping a car on the road. No injuries occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home weather station recorded an 84 mph wind gust.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A trained spotter reports ranged from 3.0 inches 2 miles southeast of Carman to 5.0 inches in Oquawka.
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down on the northeast side of Oquawka. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP Observer in Gladstone reported 2.5 inches of snow. A trained spotter reported 3.5 inches in Oquawka.
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.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 1 |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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