Piatt County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
350
All events
2
Deaths
$11.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Piatt County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
One to two inches of snow resulted in three separate traffic accidents on I-72 near Monticello between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM. The first accident resulted in an indirect fatality and three injuries, while two more injuries were a result of the next two accidents in the same vicinity…
A tornado formed and touched down destroying a double wide trailer 3 miles north of Cisco. Four people were initially injured, though one died the next day. A barn and two garages nearby were destroyed. Further to the northeast, the tornado destroyed a barn. Five miles north nort…
Periods of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall produced rain rates of 1 to 2.5 inches for at least two hours from 0630-0830 LST in northern Piatt County. The highest rain totals ranged between 5.00 to 7.00 inches along and north of U.S. Highway 150, including the city of Mansfield …
An eyewitness reported that the tornado touched down on the southwest side of Monticello and traveled to the north northeast across town. It blew down numerous trees near the golf course then destroyed a storage building. In this area the tornado intensified to F2 Intensity (wind…
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A tree was blown down.
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Extensive tree damage occurred across Monticello. Several streets were blocked due to downed trees and powerlines. A chain link fence was destroyed by a falling tree.
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A wooden outdoor playset was destroyed.
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Multiple large tree limbs were blown down, including one that fell onto a vehicle.
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Several 12 to 18-inch diameter tree branches were blown down, including one that fell onto a truck.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado crossed from Macon County into Piatt County near the intersection of Newburg Road and County Line Road at 11:55pm CDT. It broke several tree branches before dissipating near IL-32 about 3 miles south of Cisco at 11:57pm CDT.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down just north of the intersection of East 600 North Road and North 500 East Road about 5 miles southwest of Bement at 12:02am CDT June 11th. The tornado initially damaged two large trees, then tracked northeastward through open fields south of IL-105. It remov…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulations of less than an inch were reported across the region, but westerly winds gusting 40 to 50 mph resulted in blowing snow, slick roadways, and reduced visibility. Numerous accidents were reported across the region, particularly along north-south oriented roads. Co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A six-foot tall wooden fence had several fence lengths blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to Fall of 2025, Extreme Drought (D3) was in place at the start of the month. However, well above normal precipitation occurred across the region during March. By late March, the drought had improved and was no longer classif…
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to the Fall of 2025, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Central Illinois then experienced one of the driest Februarys on record, and the Extreme Drought (D3) then persisted through the end of the mont…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -20 to -30 occurred across Piatt County during the morning of January 26th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Piatt County. Due to both falling and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous traffic accidents on area roadways.
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to the Fall of 2025, Extreme (D3) Drought was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation led to the Extreme Drought persisting through the month.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado crossed into western Piatt County from Macon County just north of the intersection of Ocean Trail and NE County Line Road at 3:30 PM CST. It was captured on video by several spotters as it progressed eastward and dissipated near State Highway 32 about 2 miles north-n…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across Piatt County...including 5.5 inches 2 miles northeast of Cisco and 5.0 inches in Atwood. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -35 occurred across Piatt County during the morning of December 14th.
Drought Drought
Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal, and the continued below normal precipitation led to the Extreme Drought (D3) persisting thro…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Piatt County. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Due to a three-month precipitation deficit, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Extreme Drought (D3) persisting through the month. Near record low water levels were noted on port…
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Well below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures led to a worsening of the drought during October, with Extreme Drought (D3) conditions noted beginning October 14th and continu…
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Piatt County on September 2nd and persisted through the end of the month.
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Two trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Interstate 74 was closed between Farmer City and Mansfield due to near zero visibility in blowing dust.
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A large tree, a telephone pole, and numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down across Cerro Gordo.
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A few trees were damaged.
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A few outbuildings were damaged in Mansfield.
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An outbuilding was damaged east of Farmer City.
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Power poles were snapped 2 miles south of DeLand.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
Video from a trained spotter showed reduced visibility due to blowing dust and other small field debris along county road 1000N near the Champaign-De Witt county line.
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A barn roof was blown off. This damage occurred about a mile and a half east of the Hammond tornado track.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado began in far northern Moultrie County, where it produced EF-1 damage to trees, roofs, and a few outbuildings along a three mile path before continuing into Piatt County. It entered into Piatt County at the southwest corner of Hammond and then continued along a curved…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across the southern half of Piatt County...including 5.0 inches in Cisco. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulations up to two inches resulted in slippery roadways, and some vehicle accidents were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was snapped and a tree was blown across a road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index readings peaked at 105-110 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.
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Several tree limbs were blown down.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were blown down in Monticello from a wake low passage.
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Medium sized tree branches were blown down.
Flood Flood
Farm fields were filled with standing water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations. A trained spotter reported one tenth of an inch of ice in Cisco. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators sus…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Brisk northwesterly winds in conjunction with air temperatures dipping below zero resulted in dangerously cold wind-chill values bottoming out at 25 below to 35 below zero at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest. Peak afternoon heat indices were near or over 110 degrees each day, and heat indices remained above 80 degrees overnight.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 2 |
| 2025 | 21 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 | 2 |
| 1999 | 13 | 3 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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