Illinois Tornado Facts

3/11/2020 (Permalink)

One of the most significant threats Illinoisans face is the threat from a tornado. Although tornadoes can occur at any time of the year tornado season is generally March though May in Illinois.

Here are a few Illinois tornado facts

-50% of tornadoes occur between 3pm-7pm. 

- The deadlier tornado in US history was the Tri-state tornado of 1925. This tornado killed 695 people as it tore through Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Out of the 695 killed, 613 of those people were in Illinois. 

-The most common hour in Illinois for tornadoes to hit is 5pm. 

-The most common month for tornadoes is April.

-Centeral and Southeast Illinois are the most likely to be affected by tornadoes. 

- 64% of tornadoes that occur each year will happen between March-May. 

SERVPRO of Morris/Ottawa wishes you and your family a safe and happy Spring. If emergency services are needed due to a tornado, flood, fire or any other disaster give us a call 24 hours a day. (815)416-0075.