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Tornado History

Atkinson Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Atkinson, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 9 matching records from 2013 through 2025. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 20, 2025, and minimum reported property damage totals $61K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$61K
Avg Length4.3 mi
Avg Width213 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Atkinson, Illinois

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Atkinson, Illinois with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 8.33 miles in Atkinson, Illinois
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Atkinson, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 31, 2023

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Atkinson, Illinois, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$50K$5K$500$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2013 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 4, 20232023EF2 March 31, 20232023EF2 March 31, 20232023EF1 June 24, 20132013EF1 May 26, 20152015EF1 April 20, 20252025EF1 November 10, 20202020EF1 May 14, 20202020EF1 February 27, 20242024© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 4, 2023EF2Henry, Illinois2.79 mi600 yd00N/A
March 31, 2023EF2Henry, Illinois3.05 mi200 yd00N/A
March 31, 2023EF2Henry, Illinois8.33 mi440 yd00N/A
June 24, 2013EF1Henry, Illinois6.21 mi50 yd00$50K
May 26, 2015EF1Henry, Illinois4 mi50 yd00$10K
April 20, 2025EF1Henry, Illinois7.28 mi25 yd00$1K
November 10, 2020EF1Henry, Illinois0.32 mi30 yd00N/A
May 14, 2020EF1Henry, Illinois4.26 mi100 yd00N/A
February 27, 2024EF1Henry, Illinois2.83 mi425 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.