Woodford storm history
Storm events recorded in Woodford, Illinois between 1950 and 2025.
545
Total events
52
Tornadoes
134
Hail
44
Floods
2
Deaths
$76.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado touched down around 234 pm CDT approximately 1.75 miles north-northeast of Metamora in western Woodford County. The tornado traveled southeast for about 2.5 miles, before beginning a temporary eastward jog between county roads 1300E and 1400E. The tornado curved south…
A tornado touched down in an open field about 3.7 miles west of Washburn in extreme northern Woodford County at 5:26 PM CST. The tornado broke windows and did roof damage to a house and destroyed several outbuildings about a mile from its origin. The tornado rapidly widened to mo…
This tornado crossed the border from Tazewell County at 11:12 AM CST, then tracked northeastward across rural Woodford County before entering into far southern LaSalle County in National Weather Service Chicago's County Warning Area (CWA) at 11:33 AM CST. It weakened a bit to EF3…
A 45 year-old woman was killed when her vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle on County Highway 2 just west of Minonk in Woodford County during the morning of January 2nd. Slick roads due to freezing drizzle likely contributed to the crash.
A woman was killed near Low Point in Woodford County when she lost control of her car on a slushy road. The accident occurred near the intersection of County Highway 1 and County Road 1950 North.
Heavy rainfall of 5 to 7 inches brought widespread flash flooding to much of Woodford County, including the city of Roanoke, during the afternoon of July 15th. Once the rain ended, the water continued to rise and cause significant issues in Roanoke through the morning of July 16t…
Thunderstorms moving over the same areas multiple times resulted in 2.50 to 6.00 inches of rain in the western half of Woodford County during the early morning hours of June 24th. The locations that experienced the greatest impacts from the flooding included Spring Bay and German…
Around 276 homes, two businesses, a fire station and numerous roads along the Illinois river in Spring Bay and Bay View Gardens were inundated, and suffered damage due to record river levels. The river stage at Peoria climbed to a record level of 29.35 feet on April 23rd at 19:30…
Rainfall rates of 2.00 inches per hour for three to four hours produced up to 8.00 inches of rain and major flash flooding. Hundreds of homes and businesses in Roanoke, Eureka and Metamora were flooded and several water rescues had to be made. Roads near the town of Minonk were f…
Rainfall rates of 2.00 inches for two to three hours produced nearly 7.00 inches of rain in rural sections of western Woodford County. Hundreds of homes were damaged in northwest and western parts of the county. All roads were impassable and water rescues were made. No injuries w…
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Woodford County...including 7.5 inches in Eureka and 6.0 inches in Metamora. 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 7 inches of snow across Woodford County...including 5.1 inches in Metamora. 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. B…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown onto a home, causing damage to the roof and siding.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and a couple of outbuildings were damaged.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds with dime-sized hail occurring at their location.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Woodford County...including 2.0 inches in Eureka. 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 Woodford 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown down blocking Route 26 near the Woodford and Marshall County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A broadcast meteorologist estimated 80 to 90 mph gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Storm Survey in Minonk determined widespread wind damage, including trees uprooted and metal roof panels peeled off, to be caused by 85 to 95 mph straight-line winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were damage and multiple highway signs were blown down along I-39.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began one mile southwest of Germantown Hills, on the northwest side of State Route 116, producing tree damage before moving southeast to the other side of the highway and causing more tree damage. The top of one pine tree was broken off and driven into the ground, abo…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began one mile southeast of Germantown Hills in a wooded subdivision along Woodford Way, producing tree damage to multiple trees. The tornado continued to the southeast through a newer subdivision along Tazewood Road. It damaged multiple trees on one property at the …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began two miles west-southwest of Cazenovia, north of Black Partridge Road, and moved southeast producing tree damage at three properties along the road. The worst tree damage was to a property west-northwest of the intersection of Black Partridge Road and Wienman Ro…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began two miles east-southeast of Minonk, near a residence on County Road 2000, producing damage to several trees. Sentinel satellite data showed the tornado tracked northeast through several corn fields, producing damage to the corn. The tornado damaged more trees at…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted facing to the southeast.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were blown into powerlines.
Hail Hail
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck and damaged a building near Metamora Fields Golf Club in Metamora in Woodford County. A power outage also occurred due to the lightning strike.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of freezing rain resulted in a glaze of ice. A trained spotter measured one tenth of an inch of ice in Eureka. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators suspe…
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 in Metamora recorded a maximum heat index of 125 degrees on …
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 Woodford County, a mesonet in Metamora measured a maximum heat index of 116 degrees on July 27 and July 28.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Woodford County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Woodford County on June 13th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The siding of a house was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 4 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 1 |
| 2013 | 22 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 3 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 1 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 4 |
| 2003 | 20 | 5 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 9 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |