A tornado tore through Effingham County, Illinois, causing storm damage, which was captured on CNN footage.
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Updated Jun 19
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What happened
A tornado tore through Effingham County, Illinois, causing storm damage, which was captured on CNN footage.
Who's involved
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Severe weather impacts were experienced in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky on June 18, 2026.Also in this story
- Fundraising efforts are underway in Kentucky to provide disaster relief following severe weather impacts.
- An early-season heat wave is causing extreme weather conditions in Kentucky and Indiana.
- Excessive rainfall and flooding are affecting Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, impacting specific locations like Paducah and Barkley Regional Airport.
The entities involved
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Effingham County
county in Illinois, United States
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
Related events
- A tornado was reported near Effingham, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
- A tornado warning failure occurred in Illinois, alongside radar testing being conducted in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- Record tornado activity is occurring in the state of Illinois, leading to criticism regarding the slow response and promised disaster support from FEMA.
- Tornadoes have impacted the infrastructure of both Illinois and Indiana.
- McLean County, Illinois, is dealing with the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes, needing to prove significant damage to qualify for federal aid.