Tornado History
Crawford Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Crawford, Illinois. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1959 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.1M, with 3 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Crawford, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Crawford, Illinois with 3 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 21.15 miles in Crawford, Illinois
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Crawford, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Feb 19, 2026
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Crawford, Illinois, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 3 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 2011 with at least $920K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | EF3 | Crawford, Illinois | 21.15 mi | 700 yd | 3 | 8 | N/A |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Crawford, Illinois | 5.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $920K |
| May 30, 1974 | F2 | Crawford, Illinois | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| February 19, 2026 | EF1 | Crawford, Illinois | 6.86 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| February 10, 1959 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 21, 1972 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 20, 1976 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 2.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 2, 1990 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 20, 1990 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 19, 1989 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 16, 2006 | F1 | Crawford, Illinois | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 29, 2021 | EF1 | Crawford, Illinois | 0.39 mi | 75 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.