Schuyler 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.
21
Tornado reports
55
Hail reports
45
Floods since 1996
326
All events
1
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Schuyler County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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.
Torrential rainfall of 3.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to hundreds of houses in the county, which included several basement walls which collapsed. Nearly every creek and stream in the county was flooded, which damaged a few bridges and culverts. Nearly every road in the co…
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were reported across the region, along with westerly wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. This resulted in blowing snow, slick roadways, and reduced visibility. Numerous accidents were reported across the region, particularly along north-south oriented …
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to Fall of 2025, Severe Drought (D2) 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 classifi…
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to Fall of 2025, as well as one of the driest Februarys on record, drought conditions worsened and became Severe (D2) during the month. The Severe Drought (D2) then persisted through the end of the month. Streamflows and soil…
Drought Drought
Due to a multi-month precipitation deficit dating back to the Fall of 2025, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. An early month disturbance brought almost an inch of rain, resulting in modest improvement in the drought by mid-January.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An empty semi-truck was tipped over on Route 24 northeast of Rushville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 4.7 inches 5 miles east-northeast of Rushville and 4.0 inches in Littleton. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.
Drought Drought
Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) 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 Severe Drought (D2) persisting throug…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 10.0 inches 4 miles east of Rushville and 7.5 inches in Littleton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to num…
Drought Drought
Due to a three-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Severe Drought (D2) persisting through the month.
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Severe Drought (D2) persisting through the month.
Drought Drought
Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Schuyler County on September 30th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree branches were blown down onto power lines, resulting in a power outage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 1.5 inches 4 miles south-southwest of Ray. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -30 occurred across Schuyler County during the morning of January 21st.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across the southern half of Schuyler County...including 7.3 inches 3 miles west-northwest of Browning. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
As of 1045 CST, a mesonet station reported a quarter inch of ice accretion. Temperatures warmed above freezing after 1100 CST.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index readings peaked at 110-115 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree branches were blown down throughout town, including some that fell onto power lines. One large tree was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches up to eight inches in diameter were blown down from near Frederick to Sheldon's Grove along Illinois Route 100.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches were snapped and a few power poles were blown down along Highway 67 northwest of Rushville.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near intersection of Camden Road and Daly Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Structural damage occurred to a small pole barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home sustained considerable structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down on Highway 67.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations less than a quarter inch. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators suspending operations. Conditions improved …
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Schuyler County. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.
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. A mesonet station near Rushville recorded a maximum heat index of 122 degrees …
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions lingered across Schuyler County into the first week of August. Agricultural stress was common.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A two-day stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest as high temperatures climbed into the 90s while dewpoints were in the upper 70s or low 80s. In Schuyler County, a mesonet station southeast of Rushville measured a maximum heat index over 115 degrees on …
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Schuyler County through July. Agricultural stress was common.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind gust was estimated by an emergency manager.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Schuyler County on June 27th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Weather observers across Schuyler County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow. Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were blown down across Rushville. One tree fell onto a trailer causing substantial damage, while another large tree limb damaged the roof of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were blown down along Route 100.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and tree branches were blown down at Turtle Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several 3 to 4-inch diameter tree branches were blown down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 21 | 3 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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