Tornadoes in Logan County
The Storm Prediction Center records 77 tornadoes whose paths touched Logan County, Illinois between 1951 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 118. The busiest month is April, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 5 May 1977. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 77tornadoes
- 1death
- 118injuries
- 1,246per 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 Logan County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 43 | 56% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 21% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 4% |
Logan 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 | 2 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 18 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Logan County
- Deadliest: Hartsburg, Illinois tornado27 June 1951, F3, 1 death, 15 injuries, 18.2 miles long
- Strongest: Atlanta, Illinois tornado5 May 1977, F4, 2 injuries, 7.3 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado9 May 1995, F3, 6 injuries, 50 miles long
- Most recent: Illinois tornado20 May 2025, Unknown rating, 1.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Logan County
- Hartsburg, Illinois tornado27 June 1951, F3, 1 death, 15 injuries, 18.2 miles long
- Atlanta, Illinois tornado5 May 1977, F4, 2 injuries, 7.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.