Tornado History

Sorento Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Sorento, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 1998 through 2021. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is December 10, 2021, and minimum reported property damage totals $10K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries4
Property Damage$10K
Avg Length7.0 mi
Avg Width150 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Sorento, Illinois

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Sorento, Illinois with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 8.94 miles in Sorento, Illinois
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Sorento, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 14, 1998

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Sorento, Illinois, June 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: 1998 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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EF1

Summary: F1 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.

$10K$1K$100$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2021 with at least $10K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 December 10, 20212021F1 June 14, 19981998© 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
December 10, 2021EF1Bond, Illinois8.94 mi150 yd00$10K
June 14, 1998F1Bond, Illinois5 mi150 yd04N/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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