Aurora weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Aurora, IL right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Aurora as part of Kane County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Aurora
190 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Aurora since 1950, killing 70 people and injuring 1,124. The most recent was on March 19, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Aurora
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 1990 | F5 | Kendall County | 16.4 mi | 600 yd | 29 | 350 |
| April 21, 1967 | F4 | Cook County | 15 mi | 200 yd | 33 | 500 |
| June 13, 1976 | F4 | Cook County | 3.3 mi | 1,760 yd | 2 | 23 |
| June 29, 1979 | F4 | Will County | 5.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 27, 1984 | F3 | Kendall County | 9 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 5 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | EF0 | Will County | 0.3 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2025 | EF0 | DuPage County | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2025 | EF0 | Kendall County | 3.6 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2024 | EF1 | Cook County | 2.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2024 | EF0 | Cook County | 1.2 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Kane County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 169 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 157 | August 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 113 | October 20, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 95 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 77 | August 1, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 75 | August 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 66 | June 28, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 52 | October 1, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 36 | January 26, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 27 | August 11, 2026 |
About Aurora
- Population: 180,710 (2024 estimate)
- County: Kane County
- State: Illinois