IL

Storm restoration across Morgan County

Morgan County sits in west-central Illinois within a well-documented tornado corridor, recording 44 confirmed tornadoes between 1950 and 2025 - including five in a single day in both 2006 and 2025, and an EF2 strike on June 18, 2025. The county is also a frequent hail target: Jacksonville recorded 2-inch diameter hail in May 2025, and large-hail events are a regular feature of spring and early summer severe weather. Derechos and straight-line wind events repeatedly damage structures across the county, with a notable April 2026 thunderstorm destroying a large shed near Chapin; the Illinois River corridor around Meredosia adds recurring flood exposure tied to heavy rain events and river rises. Winter storms bring ice accumulation and heavy snow that stress roofs and tree canopies throughout the county each year.