Montgomery County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
55
Tornado reports
137
Hail reports
22
Floods since 1996
533
All events
11
Deaths
$2.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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
Northwest winds gusting from 35-40 mph lofted dust from newly plowed farm fields resulting in near zero visibility across portions of northern Montgomery County in Illinois. The blowing dust significantly reduced visibility across portions of I-55 from Zanesville (Exit 63) north …
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced hail ranging from nickel to half dollar sized along with strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in Montgomery County. In Litchfield, powerlines were also downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a semi-truck onto the median of I-55.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded roads along East 23rd Road outside of Nokomis.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado moved into Montgomery County from Macoupin County, where it caused minor damage to a home on W County Line Road. The tornado then took on a near due northerly track as it occluded and caused minor tree damage before it dissipated completely just north of Saint Johns A…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down near Niemanville Trail and trekked northeast, producing mostly tree damage in its path. At its strongest the tornado was able to produce minor damage to farm outbuildings and break wooden power poles. The tornado dissipated just east of East 8th Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down on the Hillsboro Country Club where it produced minor damage to a home. The tornado then travelled northeast where it damaged trees, an outbuilding, and electrical poles. The tornado dissipated just north of White Ave west of Irving.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down near Irving Road and North 17th Ave where it blew over a farm auger and lofted debris nearly a half mile to the southwest. The tornado then hit Witt directly where it lofted a carport and damaged multiple roofs and trees in town. The tornado tracked along S…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down on the east side of Nokomis where it produced tree damage before exiting town to the northeast. The tornado tracked along State Route 16 past Ohlman, collapsing older farm outbuildings and lofting the debris well to the northeast. The tornado then continued…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree south of Coffeen. This tree blocked a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged an old barn, a car, and a sheet metal roof from an outbuilding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused sporadic damage from Hillsboro northeastward to the Shelby/Montgomery/Christian county line. Municipalities include Irving, where a power pole was downed near McCords Trail and IL 16 along the Union Pacific railroad, Witt, Coalton, Nokomis, and Ohlman.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7 to 9 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked multiple trees onto power lines in Nokomis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Route 16 and Route 127.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted a few small trees in Taylor Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused the walls of a brick outbuilding to collapse after its roof was ripped off.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The storm began early on the 5th with snow falling through the morning. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell again in the evening. A total of 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The northwest portion of Farmersville was impacted by a localized downburst with winds estimated around 70 mph. Several large trees were snapped, numerous branches and a power pole were down, and several metal outbuildings sustained damage to garage doors or siding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree atop a mobile home, knocked numerous limbs down, and flattened an estimated acre of wheat field on the south side of Litchfield.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell in an area from Litchfield northeastward towards Lake Lou Yaeger.
Hail Hail
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to as low as 35 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along County Road 1600E north of Coffeen.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. Heat index values climbed to 110 to 120 degrees each day as measured by numerous reporting sites across the region.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KTVI provided a report of winds gusting to an estimated 60 mph along the leading edge of a thunderstorm.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs mid to upper 90s degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 107 both days.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped off a 20 foot tall aluminum flagpole near the base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and several power lines across Montgomery County, especially in Litchfield, Hillsboro, Butler, Irving, Witt and Nokomis.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of trees just west of Litchfield.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
As the tornado moved into Montgomery County, it crossed Interstate 55. On the east side of the interstate, south of Morrisonville Ave, the tornado caused minor damage to tree limbs along a hedge line before crossing East nth Rd, continuing northeast. Soon after, the tornado cross…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted several large trees and snapped a couple of large trees about 12 feet off the ground in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and caused some minor shingle damage to the roof of the house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 4 |
| 2005 | 28 | 1 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 2 |
| 1998 | 29 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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