Tornadoes in Gallatin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 15 tornadoes whose paths touched Gallatin County, Illinois between 1963 and 2025. They killed 8 people and injured 108. The busiest month is April, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 29 February 2012. The most recent was on 16 May 2025.
- 15tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 108injuries
- 464per 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 Gallatin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 20% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 60% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Gallatin 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Gallatin County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Carrier Mills, Illinois tornado29 February 2012, EF4, 8 deaths, 108 injuries, 26.1 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado18 January 1973, F1, 95.9 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado16 May 2025, EF2, 9.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Gallatin County
- Carrier Mills, Illinois tornado29 February 2012, EF4, 8 deaths, 108 injuries, 26.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.