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Springfield weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Springfield as part of Sangamon County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Springfield

165 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield since 1950, killing 4 people and injuring 172. The most recent was on June 18, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 61EF061EF1: 58EF158EF2: 24EF224EF3: 10EF310EF4: 1EF41EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 14, 1957F4Sangamon County4.3 mi220 yd250
April 22, 1963F3Sangamon County42.9 mi10 yd15
May 9, 1995F3Sangamon County50 mi880 yd06
August 19, 2009EF3Sangamon County24.3 mi880 yd019
April 19, 1996F3Macon County14.5 mi440 yd029

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 18, 2025EF1Menard County1.4 mi200 yd00
June 18, 2025?Cass County3 mi10 yd00
June 18, 2025?Cass County1.5 mi10 yd00
June 18, 2025EF1Sangamon County7.4 mi200 yd00
June 18, 2025EF1Morgan County7.6 mi50 yd01

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How often alerts are issued for Sangamon County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning207August 16, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory104September 11, 2026
Wind Advisory70June 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch64July 20, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory61December 13, 2025
Flood Watch49June 25, 2026
Flash Flood Warning43August 14, 2026
Tornado Warning42June 17, 2026
Heat Advisory34September 16, 2026
Tornado Watch34June 17, 2026

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