Tornado History

Marshall Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marshall, Illinois. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1965 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.3M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes17
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$3.3M
Avg Length4.4 mi
Avg Width117 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Marshall, Illinois

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Marshall, Illinois with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 15.2 miles in Marshall, Illinois
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Marshall, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jul 14, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Marshall, Illinois, July 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.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 6 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 5 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1972 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 July 17, 19721972F3 April 24, 19651965EF2 February 28, 20172017F1 April 20, 20042004EF1 June 5, 20102010F1 July 6, 19751975EF1 February 8, 20242024EF1 July 14, 20242024EF1 July 14, 20242024EF1 July 14, 20242024F0 April 9, 20012001F0 May 7, 20042004EF0 September 1, 20122012EF0 September 1, 20122012EF0 March 10, 2026EFU July 14, 2024EFU July 14, 2024© 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
July 17, 1972F3Marshall, Illinois15.2 mi200 yd00$2.5M
April 24, 1965F3Marshall, Illinois6.5 mi43 yd01$25K
February 28, 2017EF2Marshall, Illinois13.6 mi600 yd00$500K
April 20, 2004F1Marshall, Illinois8.1 mi440 yd00$250K
June 5, 2010EF1Marshall, Illinois0.81 mi100 yd00$40K
July 6, 1975F1Marshall, Illinois0 mi33 yd00$2K
February 8, 2024EF1Marshall, Illinois3.65 mi100 yd00N/A
July 14, 2024EF1Marshall, Illinois0.45 mi50 yd00N/A
July 14, 2024EF1Marshall, Illinois6.28 mi100 yd00N/A
July 14, 2024EF1Marshall, Illinois0.71 mi50 yd00N/A
April 9, 2001F0Marshall, Illinois0.3 mi15 yd00N/A
May 7, 2004F0Marshall, Illinois0.1 mi10 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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