Scott County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
41
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
256
All events
1
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scott County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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.
The tornado initially touched down 6 miles west southwest of Winchester then traveled to the northeast causing minor tree damage. Two miles southwest of Winchester it destroyed a mobile home causing 1 fatality. The two occupants of the mobile home were thrown from the home. The h…
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 mid-March, the drought had improved and was no longer classifie…
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…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -20 to -30 occurred across Scott County during the morning of January 26th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to both falling and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous traffic accidents on area roadways.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, a few traffic accidents occurred.
Drought Drought
Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. However, multiple disturbances during the second half of November produced sufficient precipitation to improve the drought conditions to Moderate Drought (D1) by December 2nd.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.
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
Moderate Drought (D1) was present at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to a worsening of the drought, with Severe Drought (D2) developing during the first week of the month and continuing through the end of the month.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Sentinel satellite data showed a narrow tornado touched down in a farm field north of Montezuma Road and east of county road 600E. It moved northeast for approximately one mile, producing crop damage. The tornado lifted before reaching Big Swan Road. No structures or tree damage …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous small tree limbs between one and six inches in diameter were broken, and an area of corn was flattened.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Sentinel satellite imagery revealed this tornado began between Old Route 36 and Walnut Creek, approximately a quarter mile west of the Scott-Morgan county line and 1.5 miles west of Lynnville in Morgan County. The tornado tracked northeast, passing into Morgan County just south o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A residence sustained damage to shingles and gutter material, with less than 10% of the roofing material removed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Scott County. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and tree branches were blown down.
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
A tree was blown down resulting in a power outage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cherry Street and Cross Street were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 65mph.
Hail Hail
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.
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 Winchester recorded a maximum heat index of 123 degrees…
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 Scott County, a mesonet station in Winchester measured a maximum heat index of 120 degrees on July 27, and a…
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Scott County through July. Agricultural stress was common.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down and destroyed a trampoline.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Scott County on June 27th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down in the Illinois River bottoms about 6.5 miles west-northwest of Winchester at 5:15 PM CDT. No damage was observed.
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 Scott 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. I…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A stationary semi truck was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in Winchester, some of which were broken in half.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down, crushing a fence.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Scott County...including 5.0 inches in Winchester. Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Scott County. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded south of Winchester and a van was submerged in high water on Route 67 west of Manchester.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Numerous observers measured around 0.10 of ice across Scott County. The ice accumulation caused a few tree branches to snap and slippery travel conditions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A viaduct and several streets were flooded in the town of Manchester.
High Wind High Wind
Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph. A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 12 to 15 inches of snow across Scott County. Numerous traffic accidents occurred due to snow-covered roads. The snow was heavy and wet, which made plowing of roads difficult.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers across Scott County measured 6 to 7 inches of snow. Numerous traffic accidents were reported due to snow-covered roads.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the early evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Scott County. Numerous streets in Winchester were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the c…
Flood Flood
Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the early evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Scott County. Numerous streets in Winchester were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the c…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 | 2 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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