Tornado History

Nokomis Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Nokomis, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 1995 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is March 15, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $8K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$8K
Avg Length4.9 mi
Avg Width211 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Nokomis, Illinois

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Nokomis, Illinois with 0 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 7.84 miles in Nokomis, Illinois
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Nokomis, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 15, 2026

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Nokomis, Illinois, March 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: 2026 was the most active year with 2 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 3 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.

$8K$820$82$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1995 with at least $8K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 May 9, 19951995EF1 February 20, 20142014EF1 March 15, 20262026EF1 March 15, 20262026© 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
May 9, 1995F1Montgomery, Illinois0.7 mi70 yd00$8K
February 20, 2014EF1Montgomery, Illinois6.3 mi50 yd00N/A
March 15, 2026EF1Montgomery, Illinois4.76 mi225 yd00N/A
March 15, 2026EF1Montgomery, Illinois7.84 mi500 yd00N/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.

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