Listed below are confirmed killer tornadoes listed by date in Southern Illinois, United States. Modern record keeping in the region began in the 1880s, although there were undoubtedly many other deaths that have been lost to history. It is important to note that before the 1950s tornadoes were not officially ranked. The current rankings are an estimation due to the accounts of witnesses.
695 deaths overall Deadliest single tornado in US history.Most extreme tornado in recorded history. Holds the record longest path length (219 miles, 352 km), longest duration (about 3.5 hours), and fastest forward speed for a significant tornado (73 mph, 117 km/h). Unlike other earlier tornadoes on this list, this tornado is now believed to be one single tornado, not a tornado family See section on this tornado
10 deaths 52 businesses and 300 homes were destroyed, 324 homes were damaged, and over 200 cars destroyed. Over 200 were injured and 1,000 left homeless. See section on this tornado
1 death Vehicles were picked up and deposited in houses. Well-constructed houses lost roofs and some walls. Weaker structures, including a tavern near Sims, were demolished.
1 death A train was blown off the tracks. Several wood houses were demolished, and seven double-wide trailers were destroyed. Approximately 75 homes were damaged. A recreational vehicle was tossed across Lake Dongola and impaled into the ground.
2 deaths Several homes were destroyed while several others sustained minor to severe damage while other structures including frame homes (including being swept away from its foundation), mobile homes, two businesses, outbuildings and a campground were destroyed. A Conservation Area sustained severe damage to its facilities. Thirteen people were also injured. See section on this tornado
8 deaths 110 people were injured, two neighborhoods were completely flattened, and a shopping mall and church were destroyed in Harrisburg. In Harrisburg over 200 homes and about 25 businesses were destroyed or damaged heavily. At least 10 homes and other buildings were leveled completely and several structures were swept from their foundations. See section on this tornado
3 deaths This tornado completely destroyed dozens of mobile homes, many of which were blown over 100 feet (30 m). Also in Brookport, a frail site-built home was leveled, and dozens of homes, garages, storage buildings, and businesses sustained structural damage. Hundreds of trees were downed and cars were tossed as well. See section on this tornado
1925 Monster Tornado Killed Hundreds Led to Development of Warning System 2000-09-25 at the Wayback Machine
Books
The Tri-State Tornado: The Story of America's Greatest Tornado Disaster, by Peter S. Felknor. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press, 1992. 131 pages. ISBN0-8138-0623-2.
The Forgotten Storm: The Great Tri-state Tornado of 1925, by Wallace E. Akin. Guilford, Connecticut: Lyons Press, 2002. 173 pages. ISBN1-58574-607-X.
January 01, 1970
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Listed below are confirmed killer tornadoes listed by date in Southern Illinois United States Modern record keeping in the region began in the 1880s although there were undoubtedly many other deaths that have been lost to history It is important to note that before the 1950s tornadoes were not officially ranked The current rankings are an estimation due to the accounts of witnesses Contents 1 Southern Illinois tornadoes by death toll 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksSouthern Illinois tornadoes by death toll editConfirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total 0 0 0 3 5 9 2 17 March 19 1883 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 Alton to Bunker Hill Monroe Unknown Unknown 33 deaths November 6 1885 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F3 SE of Sacramento to N of Carmi White 1645 16 miles 26 km 1 death April 22 1887 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 Mt Carmel to near the White River Indiana Wabash Illinois Gibson Pike 1800 30 miles 48 km 5 deaths June 3 1887 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F1 Old Shawneetown Gallitan Unknown Unknown 3 deaths February 19 1888 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 Mt Vernon Jefferson 1630 20 miles 32 km 24 deaths The southern half of Mt Vernon was destroyed 300 homes and 50 businesses were destroyed or damaged March 27 1890 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 NW of Shawneetown to N of Carbondale Cape Girardeau Perry Missouri Jackson Illinois 1620 30 miles 48 km 7 deaths F4 NW of Thebes to Stonefort Scott Missouri Alexander Union Johnson Williamson Illinois 1645 55 miles 89 km 2 deaths F3 W of Sparta to ENE of Nashville Randolph Washington 1715 40 miles 64 km 2 deaths F4 Metropolis to West Louisville Massac Illinois McCracken Pope Livingston Crittenden Webster McClean Daviess Kentucky 1715 95 miles 153 km 21 deaths Likely a family of tornadoes F2 W of Carmi to Crossville White 1800 5 miles 8 0 km 1 deaths May 27 1896 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 St Louis Missouri to East St Louis Illinois St Louis City Missouri St Clair Illinois Unknown Unknown 118 deaths in Southern Illinois 282 deaths overall See section on this tornado March 18 1925 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F5 NNW of Ellington Missouri to 10 mi 16 km NE of Princeton Indiana Reynolds Iron Madison Bollinger Cape Girardeau Perry Missouri Jackson Williamson Franklin Hamilton White Illinois Posey Gibson Pike Indiana 1301 234 miles 377 km 613 deaths in Southern Illinois 695 deaths overall Deadliest single tornado in US history Most extreme tornado in recorded history Holds the record longest path length 219 miles 352 km longest duration about 3 5 hours and fastest forward speed for a significant tornado 73 mph 117 km h Unlike other earlier tornadoes on this list this tornado is now believed to be one single tornado not a tornado family See section on this tornado December 18 1957 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F5 N of Du Quoin to W of Sesser Perry 1635 5 miles 1 death 6 injuries Caused 50 000 500 000 in damages Touched down in a mostly rural area F4 Murphysboro to rural Franklin County Jackson Williamson Franklin 1645 Unknown 11 deaths F4 Mt Vernon area Jefferson 1555 Unknown 1 death March 30 1982 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F2 Ina area Jefferson 2030 0 8 miles 1 death May 29 1982 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 WNW of Carterville to E of Marion Williamson 1405 17 miles 10 deaths 52 businesses and 300 homes were destroyed 324 homes were damaged and over 200 cars destroyed Over 200 were injured and 1 000 left homeless See section on this tornado December 2 1982 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F3 New Baden area Clinton 2110 11 miles 1 death April 5 1985 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F2 SW of Clarmin area Randolph 458 1 8 miles 1 death June 2 1990 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 N of Aden to Mt Carmel Hamilton Wayne Edwards Wabash 1720 43 miles 1 death April 21 2002 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F3 W of Wayne City to Ellery Wayne 1449 1 30 miles 52 8 km 1 death Vehicles were picked up and deposited in houses Well constructed houses lost roofs and some walls Weaker structures including a tavern near Sims were demolished F3 9 W Dongola to 7 E Dongola Union 0018 16 miles 1 death A train was blown off the tracks Several wood houses were demolished and seven double wide trailers were destroyed Approximately 75 homes were damaged A recreational vehicle was tossed across Lake Dongola and impaled into the ground May 6 2003 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F4 N of New Grand Chain to N of Golconda Pulaski Massac Pope 2032 33 miles 52 8 km 2 deaths Several homes were destroyed while several others sustained minor to severe damage while other structures including frame homes including being swept away from its foundation mobile homes two businesses outbuildings and a campground were destroyed A Conservation Area sustained severe damage to its facilities Thirteen people were also injured See section on this tornado April 2 2006 F Location County Time local Path length Damage F2 SW of Fairview Heights to 4 mi NE of Fairview Heights St Clair 1615 7 miles 1 death February 29 2012 F Location County Time local Path length Damage EF4 Carrier Mills to Ridgway Saline Gallatin 1051 26 5 miles 8 deaths 110 people were injured two neighborhoods were completely flattened and a shopping mall and church were destroyed in Harrisburg In Harrisburg over 200 homes and about 25 businesses were destroyed or damaged heavily At least 10 homes and other buildings were leveled completely and several structures were swept from their foundations See section on this tornado November 17 2013 F Location County Time local Path length Damage EF3 Woodville Kentucky to Brookport Illinois to NW of Eddyville Kentucky McCracken KY Massac IL Pope IL Livingston KY Lyon KY 2005 42 miles 3 deaths This tornado completely destroyed dozens of mobile homes many of which were blown over 100 feet 30 m Also in Brookport a frail site built home was leveled and dozens of homes garages storage buildings and businesses sustained structural damage Hundreds of trees were downed and cars were tossed as well See section on this tornadoSee also editClimate of Illinois List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks St Louis tornado historyReferences edit Tornado History Project 20020421 17 3 Archived from the original on 2020 02 03 Retrieved 2020 02 03 External links editThe Tri State Tornado The Tornado Project 1925 Tri State Tornado NWS Paducah Kentucky The Weather Channel s Storm of the Century list 7 The Tri State Tornado The Great Tri State Tornado RootsWeb Genealogy Newspaper Coverage of the Tri State Tornado Ravage of Murphysboro NIU Library Tri State Tornado Missouri Illinois Indiana March 1925 Popular Mechanics The 1925 Tornado Carolyar com Genealogy 1925 Monster Tornado Killed Hundreds Led to Development of Warning System Archived 2000 09 25 at the Wayback Machine Books The Tri State Tornado The Story of America s Greatest Tornado Disaster by Peter S Felknor Ames Iowa Iowa State University Press 1992 131 pages ISBN 0 8138 0623 2 The Forgotten Storm The Great Tri state Tornado of 1925 by Wallace E Akin Guilford Connecticut Lyons Press 2002 173 pages ISBN 1 58574 607 X Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Southern Illinois tornado history amp oldid 1179206338, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
