Tornadoes in Lee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 43 tornadoes whose paths touched Lee County, Illinois between 1951 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 29. The busiest month is June, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 9 April 2015. The most recent was on 27 February 2024.
- 43tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 29injuries
- 593per 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 Lee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 7% |
Lee County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Lee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Franklin Grove, Illinois tornado9 April 2015, EF4, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 30.1 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado15 August 1958, F2, 74.5 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado27 February 2024, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lee County
- Franklin Grove, Illinois tornado9 April 2015, EF4, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 30.1 miles long
- 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.