Tornadoes in Clinton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched Clinton County, Illinois between 1956 and 2025. They killed 9 people and injured 44. The busiest month is May, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 24 February 1956. The most recent was on 14 March 2025.
- 28tornadoes
- 9deaths
- 44injuries
- 591per 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 Clinton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Clinton 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Clinton County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Belleville, Illinois tornado24 February 1956, F4, 6 deaths, 36 injuries, 77.6 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado14 March 2025, EF2, 11 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clinton County
- Belleville, Illinois tornado24 February 1956, F4, 6 deaths, 36 injuries, 77.6 miles long
- New Baden, Illinois tornado2 December 1982, F3, 2 deaths, 10.5 miles long
- New Athens, Illinois tornado5 April 1958, F3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 60.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.