Joliet weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Joliet, IL right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Joliet as part of Will County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Joliet
177 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Joliet since 1950, killing 70 people and injuring 1,132. The most recent was on March 19, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Joliet
| 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 |
| April 17, 1963 | F4 | — | 57.3 mi | 130 yd | 1 | 70 |
| June 29, 1979 | F4 | Will County | 5.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | EF0 | Will County | 0.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 19, 2025 | EF0 | Will County | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 19, 2025 | EF0 | Will County | 0.3 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2025 | EF0 | Kendall County | 3.6 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 2024 | EF0 | Cook County | 0.4 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Will County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 280 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 213 | August 12, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 99 | September 28, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 84 | November 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 74 | April 27, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 70 | August 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 69 | August 21, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 55 | October 1, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 44 | August 12, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 26 | June 11, 2026 |
About Joliet
- Population: 151,837 (2024 estimate)
- County: Will County
- State: Illinois