Tornado History

Whitaker Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Whitaker, Illinois as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2009 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is July 15, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $653K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$653K
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width162 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Whitaker, Illinois

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Whitaker, Illinois with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12.3 miles in Whitaker, Illinois
Widest tornado: 450.0 yards in Whitaker, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 30, 2014

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Whitaker, Illinois, June is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2014 was the most active year with 4 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 4 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.

$623K$62K$6K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2014 with at least $623K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 June 30, 20142014EF1 June 30, 20142014EF1 June 30, 20142014EF1 March 8, 20092009EF0 June 30, 20142014EF0 April 2, 20242024EF0 July 15, 20242024© 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
June 30, 2014EF1Kankakee, Illinois5.5 mi450 yd00$166K
June 30, 2014EF1Kankakee, Illinois3.2 mi110 yd00$166K
June 30, 2014EF1Kankakee, Illinois2.7 mi110 yd00$158K
March 8, 2009EF1Kankakee, Illinois0.51 mi120 yd00$30K
June 30, 2014EF0Kankakee, Illinois3.1 mi45 yd00$133K
April 2, 2024EF0Kankakee, Illinois0.52 mi25 yd00N/A
July 15, 2024EF0Kankakee, Illinois12.3 mi275 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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