A tornado was reported near Effingham, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.

3 reports, 3 independent Updated Jun 20

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Developments: 3
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What happened

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A tornado was reported near Effingham, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Effingham Illinois

How it developed

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Jun 20Tornadoes hit Effingham, Illinois.1 source
- weathernationtv.com
Jun 18Tornado reported near Effingham, Illinois.1 source
- wdbo.com
Jun 14Tornadoes impacted areas near the Kankakee River in Illinois.1 source
- nbcchicago.com

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Severe weather was reported across multiple US regions, including Illinois and Kansas. All 19 developments

The entities involved

Effingham
city in Illinois, United States

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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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