Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
954 NOUS43 KILX 200338 PNSILX ILZ029-031-036>038-040>057-061-201700- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1038 PM CDT Thu Jun 19 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for 06/18/25 Tornado Event... .Overview... A Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV), leftover from overnight thunderstorms across Missouri, moved into central Illinois around midday on Wednesday, June 18th. Several tornadoes occurred near the track of this feature during the midday and early afternoon hours. Early analysis indicates at least 11 tornadoes occurred across central Illinois. Most of these are listed below. Tornadoes that occurred near Ashland, Mackinaw, and north of Jacksonville continue to be evaluated, and this statement will be updated as they are completed. In addition, high resolution satellite data will be evaluated in the coming days, and may result in some adjustments or additions to the listings below. .South Jacksonville... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.13 miles Path Width /maximum/: 80 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 11:53 AM CDT Start Location: 3 ESE Lynnville / Morgan County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 39.6636 / -90.2933 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 11:59 AM CDT End Location: 1 W South Jacksonville / Morgan County / IL End Lat/Lon: 39.7133 / -90.2514 Survey Summary: This tornado touched down near the intersection of US-67 and Old Airport Road, crossing I-72 about 3/4 mile east of exit 60. Damage was mainly to tree branches along its path. It lifted just north of Diamond Grove Cemetery. .Lynnville... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.70 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 11:54 AM CDT Start Location: 2 WNW Lynnville / Scott County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 39.6925 / -90.3762 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 11:56 AM CDT End Location: 1 NW Lynnville / Morgan County / IL End Lat/Lon: 39.6982 / -90.3655 Survey Summary: The main damage was a few broken power poles near the Scott/Morgan County line along old route 36. Corn was also flattened in this area, and a home had some shingle and fascia damage. .Northwest Jacksonville... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.59 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 12:02 PM CDT Start Location: 2 W Jacksonville / Morgan County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 39.735 / -90.2718 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 12:10 PM CDT End Location: 3 NNW Jacksonville / Morgan County / IL End Lat/Lon: 39.7821 / -90.2436 Survey Summary: This tornado touched down east of highway 104 and south of Lafayette Ave., tracking northeast. It caused damage to the Future Champions Sports Complex along Walnut St., tossing debris into the ball diamonds across the street. It moved just west of the hospital and across a subdivision west of the airport, snapping a number of trees and destroying some small sheds. It lifted in a cornfield along Zimmer Rd. .Pleasant Plains... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.35 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 12:30 PM CDT Start Location: 3 S Pleasant Plains / Sangamon County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 39.8227 / -89.9202 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 12:38 PM CDT End Location: 4 ESE Tallula / Menard County / IL End Lat/Lon: 39.922 / -89.8718 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Pleasant Plains, where it snapped several large trees at a farmstead along N Pleasant Plains Rd. Further northeast, it tossed a pair of grain bins across Watts Rd. Additional tree damage was observed downstream near both Claysville and Loyd, with shingles removed from a house along County Rd 7 as well. .Petersburg... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.40 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 12:41 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNE Tallula / Menard County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 39.9934 / -89.9182 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 12:44 PM CDT End Location: 3 W Petersburg / Menard County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.0127 / -89.9097 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down along Ed Hinrichs Rd, where it caused minor damage to a couple trees. It then moved northeast, destroying 5 grain bins and topping hardwood trees at a farmstead along Gellerman Rd. The last observed damage was at a pair of homes along Newmansville Ave. Large, healthy limbs were blown out of hardwood trees, a row of 18 evergreen trees were topped, and shingles were removed from both homes. .Mason City... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.08 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 01:18 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NNE Mason City / Mason County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2319 / -89.675 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 01:20 PM CDT End Location: 2 NNE Mason City / Mason County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.2328 / -89.6741 Survey Summary: A brief tornado occurred approximately two miles northeast of Mason City. The tornado knocked over one tree, as well as a couple tree limbs and corn, along county road 1200 N before quickly dissipating. .Farmer City... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.56 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 01:50 PM CDT Start Location: 4 NNE De Witt / De Witt County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.2387 / -88.7653 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 01:55 PM CDT End Location: 4 WNW Farmer City / De Witt County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.2682 / -88.7101 Survey Summary: A tornado began in a cornfield near Buckeye Road, flattening corn as it progressed northeast. It impacted a farmstead south of the intersection of Depot and Leroy Roads, producing damage to trees and completely destroying a large farm outbuilding with estimated wind speeds of 100 mph. The tornado continued northeast, producing tree and roof damage to another farmstead along Depot Road before tracking through a field for nearly two miles. The tornado eventually crossed Prairie Chapel Road, producing minor tree damage to a residence before quickly dissipating in a field to the northeast. .Hopedale... Rating: EF-Unknown Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.22 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 01:56 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NNE Hopedale / Tazewell County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.4548 / -89.4015 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 01:56 PM CDT End Location: 2 NNE Hopedale / Tazewell County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.4574 / -89.3994 Survey Summary: A storm chaser took a video of a brief touchdown. Tornado was on the ground for about 45 seconds, causing no damage. .Bellflower... Rating: EF-Unknown Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.10 miles Path Width /maximum/: 30 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/18/2025 Start Time: 02:13 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SSW Bellflower / McLean County / IL Start Lat/Lon: 40.3274 / -88.536 End Date: 06/18/2025 End Time: 02:14 PM CDT End Location: 1 SSW Bellflower / McLean County / IL End Lat/Lon: 40.3281 / -88.5344 Survey Summary: A video relayed by broadcast media shows a rope-shaped tornado occurring in a field to the east of Route 54 near Bellflower. There have been no reports of damage in this area, so this tornado could not be assigned a rating. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Geelhart