Whiteside storm history
Storm events recorded in Whiteside, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
778
Total events
41
Tornadoes
160
Hail
62
Floods
0
Deaths
$10.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotter reports ranged from 9.4 inches in Erie to 10.0 inches in Albany.
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An approximately 12 inch oak tree fell on outbuilding.
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Tree branches and small trees blown down in town.
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Power lines have been downed by the thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
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Wind gust of 60 mph recorded on home weather station.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported that several hailstones were quarter size, some were perhaps bigger.
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The 911 Dispatch Center reported powerlines down at the junction of Sand Road and Garden Plain Road south of Fulton. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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Recorded gust with wind measuring equipment. Time estimated from radar information.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 6 to 8 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.
According to Illinois State Police, at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday troopers responded to a five-vehicle crash in Sterling, Illinois. Officials said four truck tractor semi-trailers lost traction on the Rock River Bridge and three of the four jackknifed causing the fifth vehicle to crash.…
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported near Penrose, Illinois. The time was estimated from radar data.
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The Emergency Manager reported a tree down across Moline Road.
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A storm chaser reported tree limbs damage.
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 at Fulton rose above its major flood stage of 20 feet around 6 AM CST on July 7 and crested at 20.06 feet on July 8th. The River fell back below major flood stage around 1 AM on July 10.
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Trees downed in Memorial Cemetery by the thunderstorm winds.
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Time estimated from radar. Power lines down on Hahnaman Rd.
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Small tree limbs down on powerlines, with powerlines downed as well. Time estimated by radar.
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Powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public picture of a tornado near Deer Valley golf course, north of Deer Grove, IL in Whiteside County. There was no damage to assign a rating and the tornado is classified as an EF-Unknown.
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A 3 inch diameter birch tree branch snapped off. The time is based on radar data.
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Several power poles were blown down along Star Road, east of Prophetstown, Illinois. Time estimated from radar data.
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A tree limb was blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Several tree branches blown down in Tampico. The time was based on radar data.
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Reported at the Sterling Illinois Airport.
Hail Hail
Report received from mping.
Hail Hail
The hail lasted 7 minutes.
Hail Hail
The hail lasted 5 minutes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 10 to 13 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 4.8 inches Albany to 6.5 inches by the COOP Observer in Morrison.
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Scattered trees blown down by thunderstorm winds.
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Thunderstorm winds blown a 8 to 12 inch diameter tree limb down on neighbor's property.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado developed in Clinton, IA Friday evening, and moved into Whiteside County Illinois over the Mississippi River, before dissipating near Fulton, IL. The tornado caused sporadic tree damage, including several large trees on the Clinton County courthouse lawn. The torn…
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Fulton Lock and Dam 13 rose above its major flood stage of 20.0 feet during late night hours of April 25th and continued to rise to its crest of 22.06 on the evening of April 30th.
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A public report of power poles down at this location.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An isolated tornado began just east of Morrison IL around 2:56 PM CST. The tornado damaged a power pole and a tree at this location. The tornado then caused sporadic damage until it approached Fulfs Road. It strengthened at this location and caused damage to trees, farm outbuildi…
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began just south of Illinois highway 92 in northwest Bureau County, then moved into far southeast Whiteside county, near the intersection of Osage Road and 1050 St E. The tornado tracked for 2 miles in Whiteside County, before moving into Lee County, about a half mil…
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters, Cocorahs, and numerous public reports showed 3 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow fell early in the morning March 25th. This heavy snow caused dangerous travel early in the day, and brought down numerous tree branches. The heaviest snow fell over western Whiteside Co…
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained spotter reports ranged from 1 inch in Fulton to 2 inches 3 miles south southwest of Malvern. After the snow fell, winds increased with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH for several hours on the 22nd. This lead to whiteout conditions especially in rural and open areas. The strong wind…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 1.0 inches from a trained spotter in Fulton to 2.0 inches 3 miles south southwest of Malvern. Winds quickly increased with peak gusts of 40 to 50 MPH. The peak gust at the Sterling Rock Falls Airport was 46 MPH. Additionally, the peak wind chills were…
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Law Enforcement reported a blow over tree took down power lines in Tampico. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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Law enforcement reported a tree blown near Hoover Road and Yates Road in Deer Grove. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 6 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 4 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 20 | 5 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 1 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 49 | 0 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 48 | 0 |
| 1999 | 32 | 2 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 2 |
| 1995 | 16 | 2 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 22 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |