An EF-2 tornado struck Monroe County on June 19, 2026, causing damage and requiring a disaster assistance center.

The entities involved

• Monroe County →

  county in Illinois, United States

  • Governor Mike DeWine marked project milestones in Monroe County related to the benefits of the Ohio River.Tue 05:35
  • City Council President addresses housing disparities in Monroe County.Mon 12:48
• National Weather Service →

  U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  • Heavy storm system warnings issued for Southern California, while El Niño increases tornado risk in Arizona.17:21
  • The National Weather Service forecasts weather patterns affecting the Southern California region.16:39

Related events

• A confirmed EF-3 tornado touched down in Effingham county.Jun 20
• A tornado confirmed to have touched down in Yates County, causing damage in the river area.Jun 20
• A tornado struck Charleston and part of Mattoon on June 19, 2026, with the National Weather Service tracking the resulting damage.Jun 19
• A tornado swept through northern Effingham County in Central Illinois on June 19th, with the National Weather Service involved.Jun 20