Pope storm history
Storm events recorded in Pope, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
644
Total events
14
Tornadoes
34
Hail
75
Floods
3
Deaths
$19.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado entered Pope County near where Illinois Route 145 crosses the Massac County line. The tornado passed near the communities of Temple Hill, Homberg, and Brownfield. In Pope County, three mobile homes and four permanent homes were destroyed, along with numerous barns and…
The tornado touched down near Dixon Springs and tracked east, parallel and very close to Illinois Route 146. The path was through rural farm country and the Shawnee National Forest. A couple of farm buildings were damaged near the beginning of the track. Where the tornado crossed…
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Drought Drought
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Extreme heat warning criteria were reached on July 28th.
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Flood Flood
Minor flooding of low-lying areas and a few river access roads occurred near Golconda.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding of bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas occurred near the Smithland Lock and Dam.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A creek overflowed its banks and caused Bushwack Road to be closed due to high water.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ice Storm Ice Storm
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Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm line moving eastward brought down multiple large trees.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 |
| 2018 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 1 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 3 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |