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Belvidere, IL Tornado History — 101 Tornadoes Since 1950

Illinois · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Belvidere, IL had?

Belvidere has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Belvidere?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belvidere was an EF0 on June 3, 2025.

When is tornado season in Belvidere?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belvidere, with 17 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Belvidere.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
101
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.0% of total
Peak Month
June
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Belvidere

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 61 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+4 prelim
2025 1
2024 9
2023 11
2022 3
2021 8
2020 6
2019 0
2018 0
2017 3
2016 0
2015 9
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 4
2010 3
2009 2
2008 2
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Belvidere since December 29, 2025

These are 4 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary June 24, 2026
3 WSW Huntley, McHenry County, IL
McHenry County EMA reports roof damage to barn along Harmony Road near Brier Hill Road. Video shared to social media shows likely tornado with lofted debris in the vici (LOT)
Preliminary April 18, 2026
2 ESE Roscoe, Winnebago County, IL
Tornado on the ground visible from IL-173 and Belvidere Road looking north. Relayed by amateur radio. (LOT)
Preliminary April 17, 2026
3 ESE Shirland, Winnebago County, IL
Multiple photos and videos shared via social media show tornado on the ground between Harrison and Rockton. (LOT)
Preliminary April 2, 2026
3 SSW Davis Junction, Ogle County, IL
An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 85 mph and a path length of 2.71 miles tracked through the community of Holcomb in nort (LOT)

Within 25 miles of Belvidere. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 8
1970s 8
1980s 5
1990s 9
2000s 10
2010s 19
2020s 38

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 49
EF1 36
EF2 8
EF3 1
EF4 3
Unrated 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 9
Apr 16
May 16
Jun 17
Jul 17
Aug 16
Sep 5
Oct 1
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Belvidere

34 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Belvidere since 1950, across 5 events. 590 injuries have been reported across all events. 1967 was the deadliest year on record near Belvidere.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which caused 24 fatalities along a 25.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Belvidere

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 21, 1967 — 24 fatalities, 25.5 mi path, 1,200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 9, 2015 — $19.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 21, 1967 — 1,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on October 8, 1958 — 81.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 3, 2025.

What the record shows near Belvidere

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Belvidere, with 38 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Belvidere record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Belvidere, 85 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Belvidere is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged. A further 4 near Belvidere are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Belvidere has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 61 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 11, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Belvidere, IL had?
Since 1950, 101 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Belvidere. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Belvidere?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Belvidere was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which caused 24 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Belvidere?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belvidere, with 17 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Belvidere been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Belvidere, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Belvidere?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belvidere was an EF0 on June 3, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Belvidere?
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