Lawrence County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lawrence County, IL right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 869 alerts that included Lawrence County, roughly 87 a year. The most common is the flood warning (233 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 28, 2026. 7 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Lawrence County alert history
Alert events that included Lawrence County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 233 | 20 | August 22, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 110 | 26 | October 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 89 | 6 | June 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 60 | 9 | July 27, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 52 | 4 | June 17, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 43 | 6 | June 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 37 | 7 | June 21, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 35 | 0 | December 11, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 34 | 0 | April 12, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 34 | 9 | September 16, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 24 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 23 | 2 | June 27, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 17 | 4 | July 11, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 15 | 5 | July 28, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 13 | 0 | October 24, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 5 | January 28, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 9 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 7 | 3 | September 2, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 6 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 0 | July 23, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 0 | September 27, 2024 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 0 | February 9, 2023 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | October 14, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | January 30, 2019 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | October 17, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
Tornado history in Lawrence County
7 tornadoes have been recorded in Lawrence County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 100 of 102 counties in Illinois. The most recent was on May 26, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Lawrence County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 1974 | F3 | Lawrence County | 3.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 25, 1956 | F2 | Richland County | 23.4 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 3, 1956 | F2 | Lawrence County | 3.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 18, 1956 | F1 | Richland County | 37.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Lawrence County | 6.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Lawrence County | 6.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 19, 2015 | EF0 | Lawrence County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 1974 | F3 | Lawrence County | 3.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 3, 1958 | F1 | Lawrence County | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 18, 1956 | F1 | Richland County | 37.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Lawrence County
- Population: 14,801 (2024 estimate)
- State: Illinois
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 017101 (how to use it)