Springfield, IL – The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in southeast Illinois during severe storms that moved through the region on Sunday, June 21.
According to the National Weather Service Central Illinois office, survey teams identified tornado tracks in Shelby, Cumberland and Coles counties following damage assessments conducted after the storms.
The strongest tornado was rated EF-1 and occurred near Neoga in Cumberland County. According to the survey, the tornado touched down around 3:43 p.m. and remained on the ground for approximately 0.85 miles. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph, and damage included a farm outbuilding and multiple trees along its path. No injuries or deaths were reported.
A second tornado was confirmed near Stewardson in Shelby County. The EF-0 tornado developed around 3:30 p.m. and produced estimated peak winds of 75 mph. The storm traveled approximately 2.3 miles, causing damage to trees and a farm outbuilding before lifting near the county line.
Survey teams also confirmed an EF-0 tornado near Bradbury in Cumberland and Coles counties. The tornado was on the ground from approximately 4:06 p.m. to 4:17 p.m. and reached estimated peak winds of 80 mph. The storm traveled more than 6 miles, damaging several trees and farm structures along its path.
According to the National Weather Service, no injuries or fatalities were reported from any of the three tornadoes.
Meteorologists noted that additional storm surveys are planned, and more tornado confirmations or damage assessments may be released as investigations continue across parts of Illinois impacted by Sunday’s severe weather outbreak.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware as additional rounds of thunderstorms remain possible this week.
