Henry County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
71
Tornado reports
217
Hail reports
64
Floods since 1996
905
All events
3
Deaths
$94.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 70 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.
Wind gusts estimated to be 90 mph toppled over 100 trees at the Indian Trails Resort in Colona, IL around 615 am July 21. One tree fell onto a tent killing a 4 year old boy and a 9 month old girl and injuring four other children. A family pet (dog) was also killed.
Heavy rains resulted in widespread flash flooding of roads and highways across all of Henry County, especially the northwest half during the morning of May 13.
Also reported by law enforcement, spotters, and emergency managers in the southern part of the county. Extensive damage in Woodhull, Alpha, Nekoma, and Galva. Law enforcement reported zero visibility at the height of the storm on I-74 with cars blown into the ditches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 72 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple powerlines down off of East Wolf Road. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was measured by roof mounted anemometer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four to 8 inch diameter tree limb blown down. Time of the event estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a tree came through the ceiling of a home. Estimated diameter is 10 inches. Other tree damage noted along the same street. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Manager reported Douglas Creek and Edwards River out of banks and flooding near Ulah from heavy rain the past few hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Highway 14 closed due to water over the road from heavy rainfall this afternoon.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant amount of water, six or more inches deep, flowing over County Highway 19 with field debris stuck in the road. Video was sent from social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A weather station measured a 61 knot gust that resulted in blowing dust that drastically reduced visibility at the time.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A short lived EF1 tornado with estimated max winds around 100 impacted a farmstead in far northern Henry County Illinois, with max width around 50 yards. Damage was largely noted to a couple of farm outbuildings and some minor tree damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall reports ranged from 5.0 inches from the COOP Observer in Geneseo to 5.9 inches from a trained spotter in Green River. Area automated weather instruments show several hours of observations with visibilities between 1/2sm and 1sm from the 1th into the morning hours of the …
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Henry County watched this funnel cloud within a rotating wall cloud before taking cover. There were no reports of damage or of the circulation on the ground.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail occurring at this time and increasing in intensity.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported penny size hail occurring right now.
Hail Hail
The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 11.5 inches in Geneseo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at Stewart and Wells Streets.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down blocking the intersection of U.S. 6 and Highway 84.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lots of small branches blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media in Kewanee relayed a Henry County sheriffs office report of a tree down on County Highway 5 north of Highway 81. Tim of the event estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees damaged in Ponderosa Hills subdivision, including several uprooted. Time estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a few very large tree branches down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported that mostly smaller hailstones had fallen but a few of the stones were quarter sized.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A public reported shared via social media showing several hailstones estimated to be around golf ball sized. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Galva City ESA reported a 52 knot thunderstorm wind gust.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with max wind speed of 85 MPH caused damage to trees and farm outbuildings along its two mile long path.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado formed to the northwest of Kewanee and tracked to the north and ended just south of Atkinson. Trees along the 7 mile path were snapped at the trunk. Some branches were downed as well. At the end of the path a structure was destroyed by max winds estimated to be 95…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornadic debris signature was seen on the KDVN Doppler Radar up to 2,900 ft. Corn stubble and leaves were found along the beginning of the path. As the tornado approached the Hennepin Canal, tree damage was found with snapped hardwood trees and other branches. Additional branch…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado caused EF-0 damage to trees with a peak estimated wind speed of 80 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a anemometer reading of 65 MPH with a 4 inch tree limb down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported a tree top blown off. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado touched down about a mile west of Victoria in Knox County Illinois (NWS Lincoln) traveling north northeast. It went through Galva where it snapped several trees, then it progressed northeast damaging more trees and an outbuilding along an approximately 7.2 miles path …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 | 8 |
| 2024 | 50 | 6 |
| 2023 | 33 | 7 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 |
| 2020 | 26 | 3 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 36 | 3 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 |
| 2013 | 31 | 1 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 52 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 45 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 46 | 5 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 2 |
| 1997 | 23 | 1 |
| 1996 | 23 | 4 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 6 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 9 | 1 |
| 1974 | 15 | 4 |
| 1973 | 5 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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