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Tornado risk snapshot · Charleston, IL

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Current risk outlook

Tornado risk for Charleston, IL.

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This view summarizes historical tornado activity and recurring outbreak corridors that can affect this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 3 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

18

/ 100

Tornado risk score18/100

For typical homes located in Charleston, IL.

Baseline context

Tornado risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

35/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

54/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

15/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

57/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

9/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

37/100

Local hazard map

Charleston, IL

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Tornado intelligence snapshot

SPC tornado outlook

SPC tornado outlook unavailable.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornado alerts (NWS)

No tornado alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

Forecast tornado mentions

No tornado mentions in the latest forecast.

Source: NWS forecast discussion.

Recent tornado reports

No recent tornado reports available.

Source: SPC severe reports.

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5-day tornado outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 6 to 17 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 13%

Max wind: 6 to 10 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 19%

Max wind: 13 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 19%

Max wind: 7 to 12 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Historical tornado exposure

Historical tornado exposure in Charleston

  • This signal is based on historical tornado reports (frequency + intensity).
  • Outbreak risk can be episodic: quiet years can still be followed by high-impact seasons.
  • Shelter access and warning lead-time are key drivers of household risk.

Tornado FAQs for Charleston

Do tornadoes happen near Charleston?

This model is based on historical tornado reports. Even lower-score areas can see rare, high-impact outbreaks.

What should I do during a tornado warning?

Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Follow official NWS guidance.