Tornadoes in Coles County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Coles County, Illinois between 1958 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is April, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 11 July 1958. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 40tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 34injuries
- 787per 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 Coles County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 5% |
Coles 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Coles County
- Strongest: Illinois tornado11 July 1958, F3, 3 injuries, 4.7 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado6 May 1960, F2, 20.9 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado20 May 2025, EF0, 2.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.