Tornado History
Edgar Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Edgar, Illinois. The records below identify 34 tornadoes from 1958 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $663K, with 0 deaths and 20 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Edgar, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Edgar, Illinois with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 20.2 miles in Edgar, Illinois
Widest tornado: 1,600.0 yards in Edgar, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 7, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Edgar, Illinois, April is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 6 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 1984 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 1963 | F3 | Edgar, Illinois | 20.2 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 20 | $25K |
| May 25, 1984 | F2 | Edgar, Illinois | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 2, 1990 | F2 | Edgar, Illinois | 11 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 3, 1958 | F2 | Edgar, Illinois | 5.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 15, 1986 | F2 | Edgar, Illinois | 5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 2, 1990 | F2 | Edgar, Illinois | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 10, 2021 | EF2 | Edgar, Illinois | 3.45 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | Edgar, Illinois | 12.7 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 19, 2011 | EF1 | Edgar, Illinois | 1.14 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $140K |
| July 21, 2008 | EF1 | Edgar, Illinois | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $85K |
| June 13, 1958 | F1 | Edgar, Illinois | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 15, 1986 | F1 | Edgar, Illinois | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.