Tornado History
Fulton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fulton, Illinois. The records below identify 48 tornadoes from 1966 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $39.8M, with 2 deaths and 123 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fulton, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Fulton, Illinois with 2 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 19.92 miles in Fulton, Illinois
Widest tornado: 2,630.0 yards in Fulton, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 4, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fulton, Illinois, May 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 7 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 1975 with at least $27.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1995 | F4 | Fulton, Illinois | 7 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 45 | $6.0M |
| July 23, 1975 | F3 | Fulton, Illinois | 14 mi | 2630 yd | 2 | 69 | $25.0M |
| June 13, 1975 | F3 | Fulton, Illinois | 6.6 mi | 1300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 23, 1975 | F3 | Fulton, Illinois | 11.1 mi | 2630 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 4, 2023 | EF3 | Fulton, Illinois | 19.92 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| August 11, 1976 | F2 | Fulton, Illinois | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 8, 1990 | F2 | Fulton, Illinois | 15 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 19, 1990 | F2 | Fulton, Illinois | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 7, 1998 | F2 | Fulton, Illinois | 1 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 13, 1981 | F1 | Fulton, Illinois | 6.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 29, 1998 | F1 | Fulton, Illinois | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $670K |
| April 30, 1997 | F1 | Fulton, Illinois | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $450K |
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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.