Putnam County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
12
Tornado reports
64
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
373
All events
0
Deaths
$14.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Putnam County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 12 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
Rated very high end F2
Bow echo
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported a tree down on Route 71 near Hennepin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured winds of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public measured wind equipement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Putnam County emergency management reported a power line blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Garage door blown in on a home, with multiple 3 inch diameter tree branched down. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple small trees up to 8 inches in diameter snapped at base or uprooted. Time estimated from radar data.
Blizzard Blizzard
The COOP Observer in Hennepin reported 1.6 inches of snow. There were widespread automated weather observation reports of visibilities between 1/2sm to 1sm along with frequent wind gusts between 45 to 55 MPH.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 8.7 inches 2 miles southwest of Florid from a trained spotter to to 9.7 inches 1 mile west of Hennepin from the COOP Observer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported a 2 inch diameter tree limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blown down, blocking roads south of Hennepin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were snapped off between Hennepin and Mark. 1400 power customers are without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 3 inch diameter tree branch blown down in a yard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Fire Department reported a thunderstorm wind gusts of 64 MPH as the gust front hit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that a tree was down and blocking Illinois 18 just east of the Illinois River bridge. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported that a large tree blown down on a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported large tree down on a portion of a house damaging the roof and gutters.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported damage to a grain bin and trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported large branches of 1 foot plus in diameter downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported a couple of trees down in the Wolf Hollow area. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large 8 to 10 inch tree limb was reported down on a remote rural road. The time was estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported 12 inch diameter tree limb reported down across Highway 26. The time was estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 8 inch diameter tree limb down. The time was estimated from radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down just east of Hwy 26 south of Henry, in northern Marshall County, at 440 pm CST. It crossed into Putnam county about 300 yards southeast of IL Highway 18, around 4:44 pm CST, and later overturned a semi on Hwy 18. Several large trees were uprooted or snapped…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 6 to 9 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eight inch diameter tree snapped near the sheriff's office, with branches downed around town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated winds around 65 mph, with trees down throughout the county. Time was estimated by radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The CoCoRAHS observer 1 mile northwest of McNabb reported 1.0 inches of snow. Winds increased quickly behind a strong cold front with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH leading to reduced visibilities in blowing and drifting snow. Temperatures also dropped quickly with wind chills of -20 to -…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The COOP Observer reported a large tree knocked down in their yard. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reports estimated penny to quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a garage door damaged along with a few trees down on property. There is also erratic corn damage in fields near residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that the highest winds lasted 5 minutes with winds over 55 MPH lasting for approximately 10 minutes. Torrential rains also occurred during the entire time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The COOP observer reported several tree limbs down, and power out for several hours. Also had a 2 inch diameter, 6 foot tall apple tree uprooted. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter sized, relayed through social media.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter reports showed 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across Putnam County. Nearby reports indicated that significant drifting snow continued to close roads, after plowing, during the afternoon of February 2nd. The highest totals of estimated 6-7 inches were received from just west o…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A few spotter and public reports of 2-5 inches of snow fell across portions of Putnam County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. The highest snowfall report was in Lone Tree Corners at 3.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer near Hennepin reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser reported a brief tornado. There was no visible damage to assign an EF-scale rating.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Hennepin reported 4.0 inches of snow and a glaze of ice.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Hennepin reported 2.0 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Putnam County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total, even though the initial line of storms moved out fast. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were asso…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Pictures showed a funnel cloud southwest of Granville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of numerous trees and limbs down, as well as power lines across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Up to 2 inch diameter branches broken due to thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the general public reported a large tree down along with several branches. This report was relayed by broadcast media. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Hail Hail
A member of the general public reported quarter to half dollar size hail.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
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