Tornadoes in Bureau County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Bureau County, Illinois between 1951 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 2. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 6 December 1951. The most recent was on 20 April 2025.
- 50tornadoes
- 1death
- 2injuries
- 575per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Bureau County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 34% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 8% |
Bureau County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Bureau County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Spring Valley, Illinois tornado6 December 1951, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 21.9 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado21 July 1961, F1, 147.4 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado20 April 2025, EF1, 1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Bureau County
- Spring Valley, Illinois tornado6 December 1951, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 21.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.