Tornado History
Will Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Will, Illinois. The records below identify 98 tornadoes from 1960 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $350.3M, with 34 deaths and 490 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Will, Illinois
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.5 tornadoes per year (3.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 24 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Will, Illinois with 29 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 8 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (27 events)
Longest tornado: 36.3 miles in Will, Illinois
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Will, Illinois
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Will, Illinois, June is the most active month with 24 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 8 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 1990 with at least $250.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 1990 | F5 | Will, Illinois | 11.2 mi | 600 yd | 29 | 350 | $250.0M |
| March 27, 1991 | F3 | Will, Illinois | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| March 27, 1991 | F3 | Will, Illinois | 2.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| April 27, 1984 | F3 | Will, Illinois | 4 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 5 | $2.5M |
| April 23, 1961 | F3 | Will, Illinois | 36.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| November 12, 1965 | F2 | Will, Illinois | 24.5 mi | 120 yd | 2 | 90 | $25.0M |
| June 7, 2008 | EF2 | Will, Illinois | 2.42 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 6 | $5.5M |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Will, Illinois | 7.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Will, Illinois | 5.21 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $750K |
| August 15, 1993 | F2 | Will, Illinois | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 7, 2008 | EF2 | Will, Illinois | 14.12 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 7, 2008 | EF2 | Will, Illinois | 3.66 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
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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.