Wabash County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Wabash County, IL right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 925 alerts that included Wabash County, roughly 93 a year. The most common is the flood warning (207 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 22, 2026. 14 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Wabash County alert history
Alert events that included Wabash County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 207 | 13 | August 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 112 | 24 | November 11, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 71 | 3 | October 15, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 63 | 5 | June 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 61 | 11 | August 12, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 50 | 5 | June 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 48 | 5 | July 9, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 45 | 0 | December 12, 2025 |
| Tornado Watch | 43 | 7 | June 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 34 | 2 | November 8, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 34 | 9 | September 15, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 32 | 7 | July 27, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 2 | November 7, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 21 | 7 | June 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 14 | 1 | November 8, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 14 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 11 | 4 | September 1, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 9 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 6 | 0 | October 20, 2022 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 2 | September 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | October 14, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
Tornado history in Wabash County
14 tornadoes have been recorded in Wabash County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 90 of 102 counties in Illinois. The most recent was on May 26, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Wabash County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 1958 | F2 | Wayne County | 32.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF2 | Wabash County | 11.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Wabash County | 10.3 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Wabash County | 34.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF1 | Wabash County | 2.8 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Wabash County | 34.1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Wabash County | 10.3 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 1 |
| July 1, 2013 | EF0 | Wabash County | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF1 | Wabash County | 2.8 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF2 | Wabash County | 11.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Wabash County
- Population: 10,979 (2024 estimate)
- State: Illinois
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 017185 (how to use it)