Tornado Deaths Reported in Illinois County
Five people were injured and power lines were down as crews searched damaged neighborhoods and cleared blocked roads after the tornado, officials said.
- On Sunday, a tornado touched down in northeastern Jefferson County, Illinois, shortly after 5 p.m., killing two residents in destroyed mobile homes and prompting a large emergency response.
- Illinois is experiencing a record-breaking tornado season with at least 147 tornadoes recorded so far this year, shattering the 2024 record of 142 halfway through 2026.
- Authorities identified the victims as 83-year-old Delores Shelton and 62-year-old Sarita Kimble of Mount Vernon. Five people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The storm destroyed at least three homes and damaged numerous structures near North Tolle Lane, with downed trees blocking three roads. Officials asked residents to avoid the affected area.
- Preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center shows Illinois leading the nation in tornado activity. Recovery efforts remain ongoing with volunteer organizations assisting local officials.
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2 dead, 5 injured after tornado in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. — A tornado struck Jefferson County on Sunday evening, causing multiple deaths, injuries, and significant damage to homes, Sheriff Jeff Bullard announced that night. On Monday, he released the names of the two residents who lost their…
Two Mt. Vernon Residents Die After Tornado Strikes Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY - Two Jefferson County residents died in a tornado that struck the area Sunday night, June 21, 2026, according to information from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, which also said volunteer groups and government officials are working on cleanup in affected areas.The victims were identified as 83-year-old Delores B. Shelton of 19267 N. Ranch Lane in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and 62-year-old Sarita L. Kimble of 14650 E. July Roa…
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