A tornado swept through northern Effingham County in Central Illinois on June 19th, with the National Weather Service involved.
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Updated Jun 19
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What happened
A tornado swept through northern Effingham County in Central Illinois on June 19th, with the National Weather Service involved.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tornado hits northern Effingham County in Central Illinois.1 source
Tornado damage reported in Effingham County, Illinois.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Central Illinois
region of Illinois, USA
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Effingham County
county in Illinois, United States
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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- Tornadoes and severe weather affected Southern Indiana and crossed from Kentucky on June 19, 2026.
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