McDonough County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
44
Tornado reports
197
Hail reports
78
Floods since 1996
786
All events
0
Deaths
$4.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in McDonough County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 44 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported that ditches are full, creeks out of their banks between Colchester and Adair across the south central portion of the county with 3 to 5 inches of water on many of the back roads.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant street flooding occurring by Macomb.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Multiple calls and photos were received for funnel clouds between Plymouth and Industry.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Branches were reported blown down.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Chaser video of short lived condensation funnel on the ground. No known damage, thus it was rated as an EFU.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree branches reported broken off in the city of Macomb.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large grain elevator destroyed damaging nearby train gates.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A structure was damaged.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began about 3.5 miles northeast of Industry where it did some tree damage followed by snapping of 7 power poles along N 600th Rd. It progressed east between N 600th Rd and N 500th Rd as it produced tree and significant outbuilding damage. The tornado then turned north…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs down and a flag pole snapped 8 feet above the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles down in a wide swath east of Colmar to northwest of Industry. Swath of 80-100 mph wind gusts, with a lot of damage to trees, power poles, grain bins, and other structures.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A trained spotter reported 2.0 inches of snow 3 miles west of Macomb.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports from trained spotter ranged from 8.2 inches in Colchester to 9.3 inches 1 mile southeast of Macomb.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rural roads were covered with water from area creeks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast Media 3-4 inches of standing water in yards and side streets. Ditches have begun overflowing onto side streets.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast Media reported flooded streets with 4 to 6 inches of water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported that water was over several roads in Macomb including Jackson St and Ward St, and on West Washington St from Johnson on westward.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado started just south of Blandinsville and tracked to NE along a 7 mile path. Tree damage was noted at numerous locations with large branches and some trees snapped. Power poles in two locations were snapped, resulting in an estimated max wind speed of 100 MPH.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado occurred just to the NE of Sciota. Tree damage was found at the beginning of the 3 mile track. The tornado then strengthened and snapped power poles and eventually destroyed a farm outbuilding, with an max estimated speed of 100 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a 70 MPH measured wind gust and small branches 1 inch in diameter were broken. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported that apartment roof was heavily damaged with the middle section of the roof removed on both sides. In coordination with Emergency Management and reviewing photos of the damage and areas around it, this was determined to be from straight line winds w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a large tree was blown down over the roof of a house with some siding damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that several shingles were lost from the roof of the house. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by wind equipement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The sheriff department reported multiple power lines down throughout the county. The time was estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded gust with wind measuring equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of 60 to 70 MPH wind gusts, with branches blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trained spotter reports ranged from 2.5 inches in Industry to 2.8 inches in Macomb.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces. Reports of branches brought down by ice were reported from Colchester through Macomb Illinois.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 65 MPH gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported water over Illinois Route 41 due to flash flooding. The road is closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a chaser northeast of the Macomb Municipal Airport. This tornado occurred in an open field and no damage was observed. Therefore, the tornado is rated EF-Unknown.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado was observed in an open field between Bushnell and Bardolph. There was no observed damage with the tornado, and therefore has been assigned an EF-Unknown.
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
Pictures and video from social media indicated a brief landspout tornado in open fields. No damage has been reported. Times and location estimated.
Hail Hail
Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail report received on social media.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter to ping pong size hail covering the ground in a narrow swath.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limb reported blown down. The time was estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs reported blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media relayed a report of a photo of a large tree broken off 3 feet above the ground. The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Mostly dime to penny sized, with some quarters mixed in.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 | 26 | 3 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 | 3 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 1 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 45 | 1 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 51 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 3 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 11 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 9 | 3 |
| 1973 | 7 | 3 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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