Ford County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Ford County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 51 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 45 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph Paxton SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed tree limbs along Route 9 west of Paxton near the airport. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Paxton SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph, 2 tornado reports
“NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-1 tornado. Peak winds of 90 mph... width near 100 yards... and length of 6.9 miles. (LOT)”
“NWS storm survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph... width of 100 yards... and length of 11.0 miles. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 NW Paxton SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 6 SW Gibson City SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 2 E Piper City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Paxton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Piper City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Gibson City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Foosland SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“A brief EF-0 tornado touched down and significantly damaged an outbuilding at a farmstead along 115 E road just north of 100 N road in Paxton. (LOT)”
“Paxton EMA shared photos of multiple power poles broken and a nearby outbuilding damaged just north of 1500 East Road and 100 North Road. Debris blown across 1500 East (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 WSW Paxton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SW Paxton SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A large tree was downed and blocking a driveway along IL-9 southeast of Elliott. (LOT)”
“An 8-10 inch diameter tree limb was downed on East Patton St between Washington and College streets in Paxton. Time estimated using radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Elliott SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Paxton SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 95 mph... path length of 9.3 miles... and maximum width of around 150 yards moved from eastern Ford C (LOT)”
“An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph... path length of 4.9 miles... and maximum width of around 100 yards impacted Gibson City. The t (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 WNW Loda SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 W Gibson City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Paxton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Gibson City SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
- Wind 65 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, with a one to three hour period of strong westerly winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph in the wake of the front. In addition, isolated to widely scattered snow showers may produce brief periods of reduced visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph, 1 tornado report
“Based on eyewitness accounts and an assessment of damage photos provided to the NWS by the Ford County EMA and local broadcast media... it has been confirmed that a bri (LOT)”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Tornado Tornado 2 S Gibson City SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Gibson City SPC verified report
Saturday, December 27, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1250 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near along a line from Fairbury to Odell moving east at 40 mph. Several mesonet stations from Bloomington to Champaign have reported 50 mph wind gusts both ahead of and just behind the line of gusty showers. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ford County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ford County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Ford County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Ford County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Ford County.
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