Tornadoes in Sangamon County
The Storm Prediction Center records 99 tornadoes whose paths touched Sangamon County, Illinois between 1954 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 102. The busiest month is August, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 14 June 1957. The most recent was on 18 June 2025.
- 99tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 102injuries
- 1,140per 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 Sangamon County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 36 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 38 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 4% |
Sangamon County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 19 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Sangamon County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Springfield, Illinois tornado14 June 1957, F4, 2 deaths, 50 injuries, 4.3 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado9 May 1995, F3, 6 injuries, 50 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado18 June 2025, EF1, 7.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Sangamon County
- Springfield, Illinois tornado14 June 1957, F4, 2 deaths, 50 injuries, 4.3 miles long
- Springfield, Illinois tornado22 April 1963, F3, 1 death, 5 injuries, 42.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.