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Illinois Tornado Tracker — 2026 Season

Live count of preliminary tornado reports across Illinois, updated every morning from NOAA Storm Prediction Center data. Last updated August 30, 2026 20:24 UTC.

285
Illinois tornado reports in 2026
#1
national rank, 2026 reports
73
Illinois counties with reports
9
days since the last IL report (Lee County, Aug 21)

Illinois is having a historic tornado year. The state broke its all-time annual tornado record before summer even ended, and preliminary storm reports keep climbing. This page tracks every NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado report in Illinois for 2026 — the count above, the county leaderboard, and the most recent reports — refreshed automatically every morning. If one of these storms hit your home or business, Allied Emergency Services provides 24/7 tornado damage repair across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan.

Latest Illinois Tornado Reports

DateLocationCountyTime
Aug 214 Se SubletteLee County2257 UTC
Aug 214 Se SubletteLee County2255 UTC
Aug 211 Nne MorontsPutnam County0015 UTC
Aug 212 N MorontsPutnam County0013 UTC
Aug 211 S DepuePutnam County0011 UTC
Aug 113 S SeymourChampaign County2029 UTC
Aug 111 Ese HomewoodCook County1555 UTC
Aug 115 Ssw FrankfortWill County1543 UTC
Aug 113 Se Homer GlenCook County1541 UTC
Aug 113 N New LenoxWill County1539 UTC
Aug 111 Wnw WilmingtonWill County1537 UTC
Aug 113 N MorrisGrundy County1523 UTC
Aug 115 E SenecaGrundy County1520 UTC
Aug 112 W OswegoKendall County1514 UTC
Aug 093 Nne StreatorLa Salle County0416 UTC
Aug 092 S BrimfieldPeoria County0353 UTC
Aug 095 E AmboyLee County0302 UTC
Aug 093 Nne German CornerHenry County0240 UTC
Aug 094 Ssw AnnawanHenry County0158 UTC
Aug 095 Ene German CornerHenry County0157 UTC
Aug 094 Ssw AnnawanHenry County0144 UTC
Aug 095 Sw AtkinsonHenry County0127 UTC
Jul 271 Wnw HoopestonVermilion County2314 UTC
Jul 271 Ene Hazel CrestCook County1759 UTC
Jul 272 E GlenwoodCook County1758 UTC

Most recent 25 preliminary reports. Times are UTC as published by SPC.

Illinois County Leaderboard

1.Tazewell County16
2.Crawford County13
3.Cook County10
4.Mclean County10
5.Livingston County9
6.Marion County9
7.Clay County7
8.Effingham County7
9.Henry County7
10.Jasper County7

Top States, 2026 Reports

1.Illinois285
2.Indiana109
3.Mississippi108
4.Missouri98
5.Iowa89
6.Kansas72
7.Texas60
8.Nebraska57
9.Louisiana56
10.Alabama56

Neighboring states: Wisconsin 55 · Indiana 109 · Michigan 33 reports.

Tornado damage at your property?

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Illinois Tornado Questions, Answered

How many tornadoes has Illinois had in 2026?

As of August 30, 2026, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has logged 285 preliminary tornado reports in Illinois for 2026 — #1 in the nation. The most recent Illinois report was in Lee County on August 21, 2026. Preliminary reports come from trained spotters and local NWS offices and are later consolidated into official confirmed-tornado counts.

Which Illinois county has the most tornado reports in 2026?

Tazewell County leads Illinois with 16 preliminary tornado reports in 2026, based on NOAA SPC local storm report data tracked on this page.

Are these tornado counts official?

These are preliminary Local Storm Reports from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, updated daily. The National Weather Service later surveys damage and issues official confirmed counts, which are typically lower because one tornado can generate multiple reports. This tracker is a public service of Allied Emergency Services and is not an official government product.

What should I do first after tornado damage in Illinois?

Stay clear of downed power lines and structurally damaged areas, photograph everything before touching it, and get the structure emergency-tarped and boarded to stop further damage — most policies require reasonable steps to protect the property. Allied Emergency Services provides 24/7 tornado damage response across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan: we inspect, document the damage, provide insurance-ready repair estimates, and can meet your adjuster on site. Coverage decisions always belong to you and your insurer.

Does homeowners insurance cover tornado damage in Illinois?

Standard homeowners policies generally cover wind and tornado damage, subject to your deductible and policy terms. Document the damage thoroughly and report the claim promptly. As a licensed restoration contractor, Allied provides detailed, insurance-ready estimates and meets adjusters on site — we do not adjust or negotiate claims; coverage decisions belong to you and your insurer.

Tornado Resources

Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary Local Storm Reports. Preliminary reports are filed by trained spotters and NWS offices and may differ from final confirmed tornado counts (one tornado can generate multiple reports; official NWS damage surveys follow). This tracker is provided as a public service by Allied Emergency Services, a licensed restoration contractor, and is not an official government product.
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