Pope County IL Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Pope County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
8
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
2
25.0% of total
Fatalities
3
3 injuries
Strongest Rating
F3
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
June 23, 2019
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | 10:24 PM UTC | 10:38 PM UTC |
| March 16, 2026 | 12:56 AM UTC | 1:24 AM UTC |
| December 18, 2025 | 9:25 PM UTC | 9:47 PM UTC |
Pope County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 17151
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- ILC151
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