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Massive storm causes tornado in western Illinois
A colossal supercell storm produced at least one tornado amid state-wide severe storm warnings in
ornadoes in Illinois
Dr. Jim Angel, State Climatologist
Introduction
Illinois is ranked high in terms of the number of tornadoes and tornado impacts (damages, deaths, and injuries). In fact, Illinois has experienced one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history. The infamous Tri-State tornado occurred on March 18, 1925, passing through southern Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, leaving 695 dead and 2000 injured. This page provides a variety of information on tornadoes including maps, graphs, and significant events. Click here for more background information.
Recent Conditions
2017
In 2017, there were 59 tornado reports, 1 deaths, and 2 injuries in Illinois. Here is the list reports 2017.
2016
In 2016, there were 48 tornado reports, 0 deaths, and 16 injuries in Illinois. Here is the list of 2016 reports.
2015
In 2015, there were 83 tornado reports, 2 deaths, and 27 injuries in Illinois. Here is the list of 2015 events.
2014
In 2014, there were 34 tornado reports, 0 deaths, and 2 injuries in Illinois. Here is the list of 2014 events NWS Report on the February 20. 2014 outbreak.
2013
In 2013, there were 71 tornado reports, 8 deaths, and 189 injuries in Illinois. Here is the list of 2013 events, Here are blog posts on the November 17,2013, tornado ontbreak in Illinois.
