Tornadoes in Jackson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 42 tornadoes whose paths touched Jackson County, Illinois between 1951 and 2025. They killed 12 people and injured 249. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 December 1957. The most recent was on 20 April 2025.
- 42tornadoes
- 12deaths
- 249injuries
- 720per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Jackson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Jackson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Jackson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Carbondale, Illinois tornado18 December 1957, F4, 11 deaths, 200 injuries, 28.3 miles long
- Longest path: Missouri tornado6 March 1961, F2, 112.1 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado20 April 2025, EF1, 1.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jackson County
- Carbondale, Illinois tornado18 December 1957, F4, 11 deaths, 200 injuries, 28.3 miles long
- Perryville, Missouri tornado28 February 2017, EF4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 53.5 miles long
- Longtown, Missouri tornado22 September 2006, F4, 6 injuries, 27.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.