Storm Shelters in Marion, IL
Marion is the Williamson County seat, south of Benton along I-57. Households can send an estimate request through this referral service.
Marion at a glance
Marion is in Williamson County, Illinois, about 20 miles (25 min) south on I-57, with 16,855 residents at the 2020 Census. Tornado warnings for the area come from NWS Paducah. Installers who receive Marion requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Williamson County, Illinois |
|---|---|
| NWS warning office | NWS Paducah |
| Distance | about 20 miles (25 min) south on I-57 (approximate) |
| Population | 16,855 (2020 Census; Wikipedia: Marion, Illinois (2020 Census)) |
| Permit contact | City of Marion or Williamson County (rules not verified by this site) |
The May 29, 1982 tornado
On May 29, 1982 an F4 tornado carved a path of about 17 miles across Williamson County, from near Carterville through Crainville and along Route 13 through Marion. NWS Paducah reports 10 deaths in Marion, 181 injuries and about 1,000 people left homeless across the county.
Source: NWS Paducah: 1982 Marion, Illinois tornado.
Earlier records
NWS Paducah also lists an F2 tornado on April 6, 1909 that caused two deaths as it moved from just northeast of Marion through Pittsburg.
Source: NWS Paducah: Historic tornadoes prior to 1950.
Permits in Marion
This site has not verified the permit rules for storm shelters in Marion. Before installation, ask the City of Marion if the address is inside city limits, or Williamson County if it is outside them.
Shelter types you can request in Marion
All six shelter types can be requested from Marion. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Williamson County and quote after seeing the property.
- Underground / In-Ground Storm Shelters
- Basement Tornado Shelters
- Garage Floor Storm Shelters
- Above Ground Storm Shelters
- Safe Rooms
- Prefabricated Bunkers
What a shelter in Marion might cost
No verified Marion prices exist and this site has none of its own. FEMA and FLASH publish national safe room ranges, summarised on the storm shelter cost page; installers quote after a site visit.
Other nearby areas
Requests are also accepted from Benton and other towns nearby. The areas below have their own pages with county, warning office, tornado history and permit notes, and the service areas page lists all five so you can compare coverage.
Request Shelter Information
Estimate request. Independent installers set any price after reviewing your property.