Warren County, Illinois
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
26
Floods since 1996
487
All events
1
Deaths
$7.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Warren County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
An EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at 125 mph tracked about 6 miles from east of Monmouth through the town of Cameron before lifting. A maximum path width of 700 yards was estimated in Cameron. The tornado began at 713 pm CDT 1 mile southeast of Monmouth and lifted at 734 pm 2.…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A short-lived EF-1 tornado developed in Monmouth Illinois and tracked southeast through town for 1.3 miles, with estimated maximum winds of 100 mph. Along the tornado path, structural damage was observed in the heart of Monmouth, with a few buildings seeing roofing damage, many w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of multiple derailed double stack train cars by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported trees snapped at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported widespread tree damage across northern Warren County with many whole trees down and large branches down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Storm Survey found widespread thunderstorm damaging winds of 80 to 100 mph occurred across Warren County, starting near Little York, where 14 utility poles on the south side of Little York were downed and snapped. Tree damage was also noted throughout town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Storm Survey found widespread thunderstorm damaging winds of 80 to 100 mph occurred across Warren County, starting near Little York and tracking southeast through Ormonde. Through this stretch, widespread tree and utility pole damage was noted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds winds with tree limb damage. The time was estimated from radar data.
Blizzard Blizzard
The COOP Observer 4 miles northwest of Monmouth reported 3.0 inches of snow. There was widespread blowing and drifting of snow and reduced visibilities with frequent wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Monmouth reported 8.4 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe six inch tree branches down. Time estimated from radar data.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Brief funnel cloud with video evidence from social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported 1 to 2 inch tree limbs down.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 mph touched down on the south side of Monmouth, and move northeast through town, damaging trees, sheds, and a garage. A roof was torn off a mobile home, and roof damaged on a house. It continued northeast where it tore the roof off a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage with reports of shed roofs ripped off and large trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts with torrential rain. Relayed from HAM radio.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Multiple deputies reported seeing a tornado from near Greenbush looking back southwest. Linking that with the garage damage by Swan Creek would make for a short-lived tornado which lines up with radar. There was no other damage reported by Warren County EMA Director. The tornado …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A church steeple blown off a church. The time was estimated from radar data.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.3 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs downed by the thunderstorm winds, which were 4 inches in diameter or larger.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few 3 inch diameter tree branches down. The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail was slightly bigger than quarters for 5 minutes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado developed early Thursday morning, just northwest of Avon in Warren County Illinois. The tornado caused significant damage at two farmsteads, which included destroyed outbuildings and machine sheds, damaged grain bins, uprooted trees, and snapped power poles. The t…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 4 to 8 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from a public report of 7.0 inches in Roseville to 8.9 inches by the COOP Observer in Monmouth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Farm outbuilding destroyed. Winds estimated near 100 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches snapped in Roseville. Winds estimated near 100 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches snapped in Roseville. Winds estimated at 100 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Farm outbuilding destroyed. Winds estimated around 100 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the north side of Monmouth on Highway 67.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One outbuilding destroyed and another heavily damaged with a couple large trees uprooted. Maximum wind speeds estimated 80-90 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reports that the tops were snapped out of trees. They estimated the winds of 70 to 75 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tops snapped off of trees, with estimated winds of 70 to 75 mph. Time estimated off of radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
COOP observer snowfall reports ranged from 1.0 inches 4 miles northwest of Monmouth to 2.0 inches in Monmouth. 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 qui…
Hail Hail
There was also some crop and tree damage relayed with no detail.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail and torrential rain in Monmouth.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several city streets in Monmouth were flooded.
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief landspout tornado was reported by emergency management. No damage was observed to assign an EF-scale rating.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief landspout tornado was reported by law enforcement. No damage was observed to assign an EF-scale rating.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three inch tree limbs and power poles broken. Report received from MPing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Warren County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A trained spotter observed a brief tornado touchdown in a corn field. The tornado path through the corn was about 200 yards long and 30 yards wide. There was no observable damage that could be used to assign a rating for the tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large evergreen tree snapped halfway up the tree.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 | 17 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 1 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 3 |
| 1998 | 16 | 7 |
| 1997 | 21 | 2 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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