Tornadoes in Washington County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Washington County, Illinois between 1950 and 2023. They killed 3 people and injured 7. The busiest month is May, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 17 November 2013. The most recent was on 15 April 2023.
- 41tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 7injuries
- 729per 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 Washington County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 49% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Washington County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Washington County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Addieville, Illinois tornado17 November 2013, EF4, 2 deaths, 2 injuries, 10.6 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado3 May 1958, F1, 75.9 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado15 April 2023, Unknown rating, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Washington County
- Addieville, Illinois tornado17 November 2013, EF4, 2 deaths, 2 injuries, 10.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.