Tornado History

Cordova Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Cordova, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2016 through 2025. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is April 20, 2025, and minimum reported property damage totals $1K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$1K
Avg Length1.3 mi
Avg Width125 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Cordova, Illinois

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Cordova, Illinois with 0 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 1.91 miles in Cordova, Illinois
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Cordova, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Oct 6, 2016

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Cordova, Illinois, October 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.

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Summary: 2016 was the most active year with 1 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 1 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.

$1K$100$10$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $1K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 October 6, 20162016EF0 April 20, 20252025© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
October 6, 2016EF1Rock Island, Illinois1.91 mi200 yd00N/A
April 20, 2025EF0Rock Island, Illinois0.69 mi50 yd00$1K
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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.

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