Tornado History
Moultrie Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Moultrie, Illinois. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1956 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.0M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Moultrie, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Moultrie, Illinois with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 7.02 miles in Moultrie, Illinois
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Moultrie, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 8, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Moultrie, Illinois, March is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 2 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 2013 with at least $860K 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 7, 1998 | F2 | Moultrie, Illinois | 3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 4 | $100K |
| April 8, 1980 | F2 | Moultrie, Illinois | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 10, 2021 | EF2 | Moultrie, Illinois | 3.77 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 17, 2013 | EF1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 7.02 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $860K |
| April 3, 1956 | F1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 30, 2005 | F1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 14, 2025 | EF1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 4.92 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 14, 2025 | EF1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 3.08 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 15, 2026 | EF1 | Moultrie, Illinois | 5.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 10, 1974 | F0 | Moultrie, Illinois | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 2001 | F0 | Moultrie, Illinois | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 2001 | F0 | Moultrie, Illinois | 0.1 mi | 20 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.