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Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 is about the same as Illinois average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 is lower than Illinois average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #378
| Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 | 0.07 |
| Illinois | 0.24 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 | 0.0000 |
| Illinois | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #582
| Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 | 204.65 |
| Illinois | 220.15 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,967 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 4 | Cold: | 42 | Dense Fog: | 41 | Drought: | 27 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 301 | Hail: | 864 | Heat: | 66 | Heavy Snow: | 39 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 9 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 72 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,318 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 0 | Winter Storm: | 82 | Winter Weather: | 40 |
| Other: | 62 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Carrollton Community Unit School District 1.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Carrollton Community Unit School District 1.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Carrollton Community Unit School District 1.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 82 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Carrollton Community Unit School District 1.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 10.9 | 1988-11-15 | 2 | 39°20'N / 90°14'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Greene | |
| 11.8 | 1983-05-01 | 3 | 39°18'N / 90°16'W | 39°22'N / 90°10'W | 4.00 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | Greene |
| 12.3 | 1983-05-01 | 2 | 39°08'N / 90°20'W | 0.20 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Jersey | |
| 12.4 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 39°24'N / 90°37'W | 39°32'N / 90°23'W | 15.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Greene |
| Brief Description: The tornado that stated in Calhoun County and moved across extreme southeast Pike County next moved into Greene County southwest of Hillview and caused damage at a farm in the Illinois River flood plain. Two machine sheds were destroyed while a house sustained roof, window, and siding damage. The damage was rated F1 at this location. The tornado moved across the town of Hillview at approximately 7:15 pm CST. A number of homes sustained minor damage while one two story brick building was damaged. Several large limbs and a few large trees were also down in town. The width of the damage area was approximately 100 yards and the damage intensity was F0. The tornado continued to move northeast and lay a continuous path of mainly tree damage from Hillview to Patterson. Two machine sheds at a farmstead 2 miles southwest of Patterson were destroyed. The width of the damage area was 75 yards wide and was rated F0. In the town of Patterson a number of homes sustained varying degrees of damage while one house trailer was severely damaged. The tornado continued to move northeast over farmlands northeast of Patterson to 1 mile north northeast of the small community of Barrow. Several large grain silos and machine sheds were destroyed while two farm homes sustained varying degrees of damage. Debris from the silos and machine sheds were tossed 1/8 to 1/4 mile to the northeast. The tornado also downed over a mile of high voltage power lines along Highway 106. The tornado moved across the Greene Scott County line just east of Queen Road about 2 miles northeast of Barrow. The damage intensity northeast of Barrow was rated F2. | |||||||||||
| 13.1 | 1975-05-20 | 2 | 39°29'N / 90°24'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Greene | |||
| 16.3 | 1999-02-11 | 2 | 39°18'N / 90°46'W | 39°25'N / 90°41'W | 9.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 300K | 0 | Calhoun |
| Brief Description: The Annada, MO tornado crossed the Mississippi River west of Mozier and continued northeast for about 9 miles across Calhoun County, IL. The tornado reached a maximum intensity of F2 with a damage path up to 100 yards wide. The tornado first damaged a home as it crossed Highway 96 north of Mozier. A 2 car garage was destroyed, the porch destroyed and several windows were blown out. The tornado moved northeast up West Panther Creek Hollow where it reached F2 intensity. One home was destroyed with only 2 walls left standing. 2 x 4 boards became missiles with several driven into walls and into the ground. Half of the roof of another nearby home was also blown off. 3 other homes suffered minor damage. Several outbuildings were also destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted along the path. | |||||||||||
| 16.7 | 1969-10-10 | 2 | 39°14'N / 90°44'W | 0.30 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Calhoun | |
| 16.7 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 39°30'N / 90°22'W | 39°33'N / 90°18'W | 4.80 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Scott |
| Brief Description: A tornado entered Scott county from Greene county (WFO Saint Louis). Tornado continued northeast into Morgan county. | |||||||||||
| 18.8 | 2009-03-08 | 2 | 39°02'N / 90°34'W | 39°03'N / 90°33'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Jersey |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down along the eastern shore of the Illinois River in the Hadley Landing Public Access Area. Two cabins sustained minor roof and siding damage while a third cabin sustained severe damage. A fourth cabin was totally destroyed. Numerous large trees were also severed or snapped off near the base of the trunk just east of the cabin. Debris from the destroyed cabin extended over 300 yards to the east northeast. The damage over this area was rated low end EF2. The tornado travelled northeastward and caused additional tree damage in the flood plain. The tornado approached the intersection of Illinois Route 100 and Coon Creek Road. A farmstead at this location sustained varying degrees of damage. One machine shed sustained roof and side damage while a small garage was totally destroyed. The farm home sustained minor roof damage before the tornado lifted and dissipated. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong cold front moved through the region triggering showers and thunderstorms. Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes were reported with the storms. | |||||||||||
| 19.5 | 1983-05-01 | 2 | 39°03'N / 90°15'W | 0.50 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Jersey | |
| 21.1 | 1999-02-11 | 2 | 39°14'N / 90°52'W | 39°18'N / 90°47'W | 6.40 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 200K | 0 | Pike |
| Brief Description: The same supercell that spawned the Whiteside tornado in Lincoln County created another tornado which tracked for 20 plus miles from southwest of Annada in Pike County, MO, northeast across Calhoun County, IL, then into Pike County, IL. The first segment extended for about 6 1/2 miles from southwest of Annada to the Mississippi river west of Mozier IL. The tornado started out at F2 travelling along a bluff and destroying one home and damaging 2 others. 2 of the 4 sides of the destroyed home were blown 100 to 150 yards downwind. Several trees were downed along the path as well. | |||||||||||
| 22.1 | 1973-12-04 | 2 | 39°35'N / 90°15'W | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0 | Morgan | |||
| 23.4 | 1960-03-29 | 2 | 39°21'N / 90°00'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Macoupin | |||
| 23.4 | 1961-04-24 | 3 | 39°39'N / 90°36'W | 39°37'N / 90°18'W | 16.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Scott |
| 25.9 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 39°33'N / 90°17'W | 39°39'N / 90°01'W | 19.70 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Morgan |
| Brief Description: Continuation of tornado from Scott county. Tornado continued into Sangamon county. | |||||||||||
| 26.2 | 1961-04-24 | 3 | 39°37'N / 90°18'W | 39°34'N / 89°57'W | 18.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Morgan |
| 27.3 | 1955-08-29 | 2 | 39°37'N / 90°24'W | 39°45'N / 90°16'W | 11.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Scott |
| 27.8 | 1957-06-14 | 2 | 39°33'N / 91°00'W | 39°34'N / 90°39'W | 18.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Pike |
| 28.2 | 1957-05-09 | 2 | 38°51'N / 90°21'W | 38°56'N / 90°21'W | 5.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | St. Charles |
| 28.8 | 1999-04-08 | 2 | 39°28'N / 91°03'W | 39°39'N / 90°39'W | 26.50 Miles | 120 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Pike |
| Brief Description: After forming on the north side of Louisiana, MO, a tornado crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois and first caused damage to a boat dock along US 54. The tornado tracked northeast along US 54 destroying a barn and downing trees. The damage along the rest of the path was somewhat intermittent. Trees were downed and an occasional farm building damaged. Significant damage was noted as the tornado tracked northeast from Pittsfield. Just east of Pittsfield, two farms suffered damage. Three barns were destroyed, an equipment building heavily damaged and a grain bin destroyed. About 5 miles east-northeast of Pittsfield a home lost part of its roof and numerous trees were damaged. The last area of significant damage in Pike County was northeast of Detroit. One home lost its roof, a barn was destroyed and 2 grain bins damaged. Numerous large trees in this area were snapped off at the base. | |||||||||||
| 29.8 | 1978-05-12 | 2 | 39°07'N / 90°03'W | 39°25'N / 89°42'W | 27.90 Miles | 700 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Macoupin |
| 30.4 | 1984-04-29 | 3 | 38°57'N / 90°55'W | 39°01'N / 90°45'W | 8.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Lincoln |
| 31.1 | 2004-05-24 | 2 | 39°43'N / 90°16'W | 39°44'N / 90°15'W | 1.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 4.0M | 0 | Morgan |
| Brief Description: A small tornado touched down in the southwest section of Jacksonville near the point where Route 67 turns north. As it traveled to the northeast it quickly intensified to F2 strength destroying a furniture store, house and church and caused major damage to a motel. One occupant of the motel sustained minor injuries. The tornado then quickly weakened causing minor damage to several more homes and businesses before lifting and dissipating. | |||||||||||
| 31.2 | 1954-03-25 | 3 | 38°48'N / 90°48'W | 38°56'N / 90°26'W | 21.60 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | St. Charles |
| 32.0 | 1957-06-10 | 2 | 39°36'N / 90°48'W | 39°55'N / 90°07'W | 42.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike |
| 32.1 | 1980-04-07 | 3 | 38°50'N / 90°17'W | 38°52'N / 90°14'W | 3.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Charles |
| 32.2 | 1950-12-02 | 2 | 38°58'N / 90°03'W | 39°00'N / 89°55'W | 7.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Madison |
| 32.6 | 1957-05-09 | 2 | 38°48'N / 90°23'W | 38°51'N / 90°21'W | 3.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | St. Louis |
| 32.9 | 1957-06-14 | 2 | 39°44'N / 90°13'W | 39°44'N / 90°10'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 5 | 250K | 0 | Morgan |
| 33.9 | 1970-06-12 | 2 | 39°17'N / 91°04'W | 2.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike | |
| 34.0 | 1996-04-19 | 2 | 39°44'N / 90°12'W | 39°44'N / 90°05'W | 6.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 1 | 400K | 0 | Morgan |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down 2 miles east of Jacksonville, at the MOBIL Chemical Plant, moving east over a portion of the Jacksonville Correctional Facility. "F2" damage was found along this portion of the tornado path. The tornado then lifted and remained aloft for 2 miles before touching down again. It remained on the ground for 2 more miles, lifting 1 mile north of Orleans. Two railroad cars were turned over at the MOBIL Chemical Plant, which itself sustained some roof damage. Also, it damaged two guard towers, a greenhouse, and a fence at the prison. To the east of the prison, one home was destroyed, 3 sustained major damage, and several farm buildings were either damaged or destroyed. One person sustained minor injuries at the prison and damage was estimated around $400,000. | |||||||||||
| 34.2 | 1980-04-07 | 3 | 38°47'N / 90°20'W | 38°50'N / 90°17'W | 4.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Louis |
| 34.9 | 1966-10-14 | 3 | 38°47'N / 90°31'W | 38°48'N / 90°28'W | 2.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 26 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Charles |
| 35.3 | 1967-10-24 | 3 | 38°49'N / 90°11'W | 38°51'N / 90°07'W | 4.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | St. Charles |
| 35.3 | 1961-04-24 | 3 | 39°42'N / 91°09'W | 39°39'N / 90°36'W | 29.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Pike |
| 35.6 | 1956-06-19 | 2 | 39°42'N / 91°02'W | 39°36'N / 90°48'W | 14.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pike |
| 35.8 | 1969-10-10 | 2 | 38°58'N / 90°59'W | 38°59'N / 90°56'W | 2.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Lincoln |
| 36.0 | 1957-12-18 | 2 | 38°51'N / 90°05'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Madison | |
| 36.1 | 2006-03-13 | 3 | 39°04'N / 91°16'W | 39°15'N / 90°54'W | 24.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Lincoln |
| Brief Description: The tornado that formed in Montgomery County north of Bellflower moved into Lincoln County, strengthened, and caused extensive damage along Highway E on the north side of Olney. A home was completely destroyed as the tornado reached F3 intensity and was about 300 yards wide. The family at home escaped injury as they had taken shelter in the basement. About 1:35 am CST, the tornado destroyed a home and caused damage to a home business along Highway H northwest of Silex. At this point the tornado was a strong F2 and about 200 yards wide. A man in the home that was destroyed suffered a broken leg. At the home business, the home suffered roof damage and had the north side brick wall pulled off of the house. A large machine shed suffered extensive damage and a 50 foot travel trailer and the pickup truck it was attached too were blown onto their sides. The tornado continued northeast and primarily crossed over wildlife and conservation areas south of Whiteside. The tornado crossed US Highway 61 near the intersection with Highway F about 1:40 am CST and caused minor damage at a farm and a couple of homes. An old barn was destroyed, a metal shed was destroyed, a garage had the door buckled and windows blown out. A nearly constant trail of tree damage continued as the tornado approached the Lincoln Pike County line west of Dameron about 1:46 am CST. | |||||||||||
| 36.2 | 1990-11-27 | 2 | 38°47'N / 90°43'W | 38°50'N / 90°39'W | 4.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 30 | 25.0M | 0 | St. Charles |
| 36.7 | 1983-05-01 | 2 | 38°47'N / 90°42'W | 38°49'N / 90°40'W | 3.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 3 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Charles |
| 36.9 | 1967-10-24 | 3 | 38°43'N / 90°29'W | 38°49'N / 90°11'W | 17.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | St. Louis |
| 37.1 | 1958-06-10 | 2 | 38°48'N / 90°42'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | St. Charles | |
| 37.1 | 1988-11-15 | 3 | 38°48'N / 90°42'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 10 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Charles | |
| 37.5 | 1950-01-03 | 3 | 38°46'N / 90°13'W | 38°49'N / 90°07'W | 6.20 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 3 | 2.5M | 0 | St. Louis |
| 37.6 | 1950-12-02 | 2 | 39°00'N / 89°55'W | 39°04'N / 89°43'W | 11.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 1 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Macoupin |
| 37.7 | 1960-06-30 | 2 | 38°54'N / 90°12'W | 38°45'N / 89°57'W | 16.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 17 | 2.5M | 0 | Madison |
| 37.8 | 1967-01-24 | 2 | 39°29'N / 89°46'W | 2.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Macoupin | |
| 37.9 | 1950-01-03 | 3 | 38°49'N / 90°06'W | 38°50'N / 90°02'W | 3.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Madison |
| 38.0 | 1967-01-24 | 4 | 38°41'N / 90°33'W | 38°49'N / 90°07'W | 25.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 3 | 216 | 25.0M | 0 | St. Louis |
| 38.2 | 1990-05-09 | 2 | 39°30'N / 89°46'W | 0.20 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Macoupin | |
| 39.1 | 1973-06-04 | 2 | 39°32'N / 89°46'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Morgan | |||
| 39.6 | 1977-08-06 | 2 | 39°37'N / 89°51'W | 39°38'N / 89°48'W | 2.30 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sangamon |
| 39.9 | 1967-10-24 | 2 | 38°49'N / 90°51'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | St. Charles | |
| 42.1 | 1981-04-03 | 4 | 38°43'N / 90°08'W | 38°49'N / 89°57'W | 11.90 Miles | 567 Yards | 0 | 32 | 25.0M | 0 | Madison |
| 42.6 | 1978-05-12 | 2 | 39°25'N / 89°42'W | 39°29'N / 89°37'W | 6.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Montgomery |
| 42.7 | 2009-08-19 | 2 | 39°39'N / 89°57'W | 39°43'N / 89°40'W | 16.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 3 | 4.0M | 330K | Sangamon |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado crossed into Sangamon County from Morgan County at 151 PM CST, then continued northeastward through the town of Loami before lifting 1.5 miles northwest of Chatham at 208 PM CST. In Loami, 13 homes were destroyed and 19 homes were severely damaged. In addition, the tornado produced damage to several homes, farm machinery sheds, trees, and crops along the remainder of its path. Three people sustained minor injuries from flying or falling debris in Loami. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A vigorous upper-level disturbance in conjunction with a warm front lifting northward through central Illinois triggered strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of August 19th. Embedded supercells within a long line of storms produced enhanced wind damage and tornadoes. Seven tornadoes touched down on August 19th, affecting parts of Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Logan, DeWitt, McLean, and Vermilion counties. The strongest tornado was rated as an EF3 by an NWS Storm Survey as it tracked across southern Logan County. Total damages to crops and property from the 7 tornadoes were estimated to be more than $25 Million. | |||||||||||
| 42.7 | 1959-10-10 | 2 | 38°57'N / 90°09'W | 39°07'N / 89°16'W | 48.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Madison |
| 42.8 | 1983-05-01 | 3 | 38°40'N / 90°10'W | 38°50'N / 89°56'W | 15.00 Miles | 1000 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25.0M | 0 | Madison |
| 43.0 | 1974-08-10 | 2 | 39°09'N / 89°39'W | 2.70 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Montgomery | |
| 43.1 | 1973-07-29 | 2 | 38°44'N / 90°05'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Madison | |||
| 43.9 | 1959-03-26 | 2 | 39°54'N / 90°38'W | 39°56'N / 90°35'W | 3.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Brown |
| 44.5 | 1973-05-26 | 2 | 38°39'N / 90°27'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | St. Louis | |
| 44.7 | 1983-05-01 | 2 | 38°50'N / 91°01'W | 0.50 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 2.5M | 0 | Warren | |
| 44.8 | 1999-06-01 | 3 | 39°19'N / 89°40'W | 39°26'N / 89°32'W | 10.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Montgomery |
| Brief Description: A tornado first formed about 1 mile southwest of I-55 west of Raymond. The tornado moved northeast hitting a rest area along I-55. Six tractor-trailer trucks were overturned at the rest area, killing one driver and injuring 4 others. Two other trucks were also overturned just north of the rest area. The tornado continued northeast and intensified causing damage at two farms. Numerous barns and other outbuildings were destroyed and one house severely damaged. The occupant of the house escape injury by taking shelter in an interior closet. M54VE | |||||||||||
| 44.9 | 1959-08-04 | 2 | 39°27'N / 89°47'W | 39°12'N / 89°24'W | 26.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Macoupin |
| 45.3 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 39°41'N / 89°58'W | 39°48'N / 89°39'W | 20.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | Sangamon |
| Brief Description: Continuation of Morgan county tornado. The total path length of the tornado was about 65.5 miles, including a 45.0 mile path across the WFO Central Illinois service area. Damage from the storm over Scott, Morgan and rural Sangamon counties consisted of the snapping of power poles and major tree damage, either ripped up or uprooted. Numerous farm buildings (both Morton type buildings and barns) were damaged or destroyed, as were numerous grain bins. One mobile home was destroyed. This long track tornado moved into the city of Springfield before dissipating. The tornado crossed Interstate 72 near mile marker 92, around 8:20 PM. It entered the city of Springfield near Cockrell Lane and Constitution Drive, tracking to the east-northeast around 50 mph. The tornado was about 300 yards wide, and produced F2 damage to several businesses from Constitution Drive, through Parkway Pointe, to Veterans Parkway and Lindbergh Blvd. The tornado widened to about 0.4 mile wide as it continued to track east-northeast south of Wabash Avenue, between Veterans Parkway and Chatham Road. The tornado widened further, to just over 1/2 mile wide from Westchester Blvd to the village of Jerome. The damage was rated as F2 along Wabash Avenue, between Chatham Road and MacArthur Blvd. The tornado then weakened slightly, producing F1 damage, as it turned to the northeast, nearly parallel with the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. The damage path remained nearly 1/2 mile wide. The width of the tornado decreased to about 1/4 mile wide as it strengthened again, and turned to the north-northeast near Iles Park and in the vicinity of Oak and Myrtle Streets, between 6th and 9th Streets. The damage was rated as F2 in these locations, with roofs blown off of homes and businesses, and garages severely damaged. This tornado dissipated just north of 9th Street and South Grand Avenue. 1 injury was reported in Morgan county, with 19 injuries reported in Sangamon county. No fatalities were reported. | |||||||||||
| 46.2 | 1959-02-10 | 4 | 38°37'N / 90°19'W | 38°40'N / 90°11'W | 7.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 11 | 175 | 25.0M | 0 | St. Louis (c) |
| 46.2 | 1976-03-20 | 3 | 39°25'N / 89°40'W | 39°26'N / 89°30'W | 8.80 Miles | 27 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Montgomery |
| 46.2 | 1959-02-10 | 4 | 38°39'N / 90°11'W | 38°40'N / 90°09'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Madison | ||
| 46.4 | 1990-05-12 | 2 | 39°04'N / 89°37'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Montgomery | |
| 46.7 | 1977-08-06 | 3 | 39°38'N / 89°43'W | 39°41'N / 89°40'W | 4.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Sangamon |
| 46.8 | 1960-06-23 | 2 | 39°57'N / 90°13'W | 39°54'N / 90°00'W | 11.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Cass |
| 46.9 | 1983-05-01 | 3 | 38°38'N / 90°09'W | 38°40'N / 90°10'W | 1.00 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | St. Louis (c) |
| 47.8 | 1981-06-21 | 2 | 38°50'N / 91°08'W | 38°48'N / 91°01'W | 6.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 1 | 6 | 250K | 0 | Warren |
| 47.9 | 1964-04-02 | 2 | 39°25'N / 89°35'W | 39°26'N / 89°31'W | 3.60 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Montgomery |
| 48.3 | 1960-06-23 | 2 | 39°54'N / 90°00'W | 39°43'N / 89°38'W | 23.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sangamon |
| 48.6 | 1958-05-03 | 2 | 38°40'N / 90°00'W | 38°43'N / 89°56'W | 4.70 Miles | 10 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Madison |
| 49.2 | 1958-06-01 | 2 | 38°40'N / 90°00'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Madison | |
| 49.3 | 2006-03-13 | 2 | 39°03'N / 91°22'W | 39°06'N / 91°15'W | 6.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 200K | 0 | Montgomery |
| Brief Description: A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that tracked from northeast Montgomery County, across northern Lincoln County, crossed into southeast Pike County, and then crossed the Mississippi River into Calhoun County, IL during the early morning hours of Monday, March 13, 2006. The total damage track was almost 45 miles with the tornado reaching a maximum damage width of 300 yards and a F3 rating. The tornado first formed and caused damage in northeast Montgomery County about 1:20 am CST along Union Chapel Road northwest of Bellflower. A home suffered roof damage with several trusses on the northwest side destroyed. The tornado was about 100 yards wide at this point and was rated F1. The tornado moved northeast and crossed Highway E several times. In the small community of Gamma, two homes suffered major roof damage, a barn and several outbuildings destroyed. The tornado was rated F2 at this location and was about 200 years wide. The tornado weakened and caused tree damage near the West Fork of the Cuivre River as it crossed into Lincoln County southwest of Olney. | |||||||||||
| 49.7 | 1959-02-10 | 4 | 38°32'N / 90°36'W | 38°37'N / 90°19'W | 16.20 Miles | 200 Yards | 10 | 170 | 25.0M | 0 | St. Louis |
| 49.8 | 1973-07-27 | 2 | 40°01'N / 90°26'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cass | |||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.