Dixon, IL Tornado History — 102 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Dixon, IL had?
Dixon has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Dixon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dixon was an EF1 on July 15, 2024.
When is tornado season in Dixon?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dixon, with 26 on record. April through June account for 61 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Dixon.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dixon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 43 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Dixon since December 29, 2025
These are 7 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Video shows very brief tornado just north of US-52 at Cedar Grove Road. (LOT)
The tornado began around 10:02 PM and lasted approximately 22 minutes... dissipating at around 10:24 PM. The peak estimated winds were around 90 mph. Path length was ne (LOT)
NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-U tornado. No known damage. Max width 50 yards... and length of 6 miles. (LOT)
EFU tornado based on video and photos relayed to NWS through Emergency Management and broadcast media. No damage reported by EMA and local fire department. (DVN)
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)
An NWS damage survey confirmed that a brief EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 105 mph impacted a few properties along Ridge Road in southern Ogle County. One ho (LOT)
An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph tracked for 5.75 miles through northwestern Lee County. The tornado damaged or (LOT)
Within 25 miles of Dixon. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Dixon
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Dixon since 1950, across 4 events. 75 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Dixon.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on April 9, 2015, which caused 2 fatalities along a 30.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dixon
What the record shows near Dixon
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Dixon, with 23 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Dixon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dixon, 80 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dixon is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 8 near Dixon are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Dixon has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 9, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.