Madison storm history
Storm events recorded in Madison, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
964
Total events
64
Tornadoes
290
Hail
40
Floods
21
Deaths
$99.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
The tornado began on the south side of I-270 around three-quarters of a mile west of the I-270/I-255 interchange at 8:27 PM CST. Damage in this area consisted of several downed highway signs and a bent light pole. The tornado moved northeast and intensified rapidly after crossing…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado crossed the Mississippi River from St. Louis County Missouri into Madison County Illinois, about 1.1 miles northwest of the intersection of Illinois Routes 3 and 203. It blew down several trees once it made landfall. As it traveled to the east northeast, it took about…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Two heat related deaths were reported in Madison County. One in Collinsville and one in Troy.
There was one confirmed death in Madison County during the Heat Wave. A 61 year old Glen Carbon woman was found dead in her mobile home on June 23. The air conditioner in the home was not working.
A 58 year-old man from Godfrey, Illinois was found dead in his home. He has not been seen for several days. Hypothermia was the suspected cause of death as the temperature in the home was 35 degrees at the time he was found. High temperatures during the week were in the middle te…
Dense fog formed over Madison county just after midnight, reducing visibilities to near zero at many locations. Around 1020 am, a three car accident occurred in the Troy area. Three of the four occupants sustained minor injuries fromt the accident. Another major accident occurred…
The Mississippi River at Alton, IL remained at it's highest levels between the evening of June 2nd and the evening of June 12th. America's Central Port in Granite City sustained at least $11.25 million in damage from the river flooding. Overall, Madison County sustained at least …
The 6th and last tornado spawned by the Heavy Precipitation Supercell that moved across the NWS St. Louis, County Warning Area, formed on the east side of Granite City and moved east into south Pontoon Beach. The tornado first damaged an apartment complex near Worthen Park. Two b…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 4 to 8 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity led to heat index values over 105 degrees for several days. The heat index peaked around 110 degrees.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter on St. Louis Ave in East Alton reported half inch to 1 inch sized sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked down power lines and caused damage to structures near Alton.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hot and extremely humid conditions led to several days of heat index values over 105 degrees. The heat index peaked near 108 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in the Godfrey area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked numerous tree limbs down and caused minor cosmetic damage to a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped large tree branches near Highland.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
After crossing from St. Louis City, the tornado weakened. It caused EF-1 structural and tree damage in Granite City and Pontoon Beach before dissipating near Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Pontoon Road and Maryville Road in Granite City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped one large tree branch from a large healthy tree.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down across the intersection of Summerfield Road and Lilac Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked one tree down. The tree took out a transformer and power pole as it fell.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts near 60 mph caused minor damage across the county. One report indicated shingles and a gutter blown off an apartment building in Wood River.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado exited St. Charles County and passed into Alton in Madison County, IL at approximately 7:49 PM. In Alton, the tornado caused tree damage and minor damage to homes and farm outbuildings. It then dissipated at about 7:53 PM. In Madison County the tornado had a path leng…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado crossed into Madison County where it lifted the roof off of a farm outbuilding near the intersection of Rose Road and Cedar Road. It dissipated shortly after at approximately 10:33 PM. In Madison County the tornado was rated EF-0 with a path length of 0.91 miles and a…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 3 |
| 2024 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 | 56 | 6 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 1 |
| 2006 | 54 | 6 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 3 |
| 2003 | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 | 40 | 2 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | 40 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 2 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 4 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 5 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 3 | 3 |