Stark 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
44
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
286
All events
1
Deaths
$17.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stark 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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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.
A snowplow driver was killed when he got out of his vehicle to assist a stranded motorist. A vehicle traveling down Route 17 about 3 miles from Toulon lost control on the slippery, snow-covered road and hit the snowplow driver. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Thunderstorms moving over the same areas multiple times resulted in 3.00 to 7.00 inches of rain in nearly all of Stark County during the early morning hours of June 24th. All rural roads were closed and most creeks were flooded out of their banks. State Highway 17, 40, 78, 91 and…
Torrential rainfall of 5.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to nearly one thousand houses and businesses in the county. Every creek and stream in the county was flooded. Every road in the county was impassable, and several water rescues were made.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Twelve power poles were snapped along a 0.6 mile stretch of 1700 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blowing snow and strong wind gusts had produced blizzard conditions across Stark County during the evening of Sunday, March 15, through the afternoon of Monday, March 16. Blizzard criteria was no longer being met as of mid-afternoon on Monday, March 16, but patchy blowing snow an…
Blizzard Blizzard
Snow, blowing snow, and strong westerly wind gusts led to blizzard conditions across Stark County from the evening of Sunday, March 15th, through the afternoon of Monday, March 16th. The combination of low visibility and slick roads led to numerous accidents across the region, re…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado crossed from far northeastern Knox County into Stark County southwest of Walnut Creek at 7:23 PM CDT. The tornado tracked eastward, damaging a few homes and outbuildings and snapping trees near the intersection of 100 East Road and 450 North Road. It then crossed IL-…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down just northwest of Toulon at 7:30 PM CDT. The tornado tracked eastward, causing occasional minor tree damage before dissipating east of North Wyoming Road and south of 950 North Road at 7:37 PM CDT.
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, above normal precipitation occurred across the region during March. By late March, the drought had improved and was no longer classified as…
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 -25 to -35 occurred across Stark County during the morning of January 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County. 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. While Severe Drought (D2) persisted for much of the month, above normal snowfall occurred during December and a frontal system brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area late in t…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Stark 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 EF0 Tornado
A landspout tornado touched down in a field east of Highway 78 and south of 750 North about 2 miles southwest of Toulon at 5:02 PM CDT. The tornado tracked slowly southwestward causing minor tree damage before dissipating just east of Highway 78 and south of 700 North at 5:06 PM …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The soffit was blown loose from a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pieces of metal were blown off of farm outbuildings and a small area of drip edge was removed from a home.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Stark County. 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 Stark County during the morning of January 21st.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index readings peaked at 110-115 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down along Walnut Creek near the Knox County-Stark County line about 3 miles northwest of West Jersey at 11:06pm CDT. It moved east-northeastward through farm fields before crossing over Walnut Creek again and snapping trees as it progressed across 250 East Road…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree branches were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few silos and grain bins were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was snapped and several power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power poles blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Siding was torn off a large shed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down on Route 93 in Bradford.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few 6-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down near the Toulon Sheriffs Office.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown over near the Henry and Stark County border, resulting in power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across IL-93.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations less than a quarter of an 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 imp…
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
Weather observers reported in excess of 6 inches of snow across Stark County, including 6 to 8 inches near the town of Speer. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Stark 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 in two miles north of Speer recorded a maximum heat index of…
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. Mesonet stations across central and southeastern Illinois measured maximum heat indices in excess of 115 degree…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Stark County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Stark County on June 13th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.
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 Stark 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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing across the roadway at the intersection of Illinois 17 and Illinois 40 just west of Camp Grove.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County...including 5.0 inches in Toulon. 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 Stark County. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous weather observers across Stark County measured 6 to 7 inches of snow. The heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions, which led to several traffic accidents across the area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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