Tornado History
Capron Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Capron, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2008 through 2017. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is May 17, 2017, and minimum reported property damage totals $6.6M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Capron, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Capron, Illinois with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 13.3 miles in Capron, Illinois
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Capron, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jan 7, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Capron, Illinois, January is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $4.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2008 | EF3 | Boone, Illinois | 6.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.0M |
| November 22, 2010 | EF2 | Boone, Illinois | 13.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $4.5M |
| May 17, 2017 | EF1 | Boone, Illinois | 8.36 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 30, 2009 | EF0 | Boone, Illinois | 0.25 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.