Tornadoes in Kane County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Kane County, Illinois between 1954 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 111. The busiest month is August, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 April 1967. The most recent was on 15 July 2024.
- 50tornadoes
- 1death
- 111injuries
- 963per 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 Kane County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 25 | 50% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Kane County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 10 |
| Aug | 13 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Kane County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Carpentersville, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 1 death, 100 injuries, 8.8 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado12 July 2023, EF1, 10.9 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado15 July 2024, EF0, 10.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Kane County
- Carpentersville, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 1 death, 100 injuries, 8.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.