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Tornado Warning 87, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this tornado warning at Jun 11, 2026, 4:56 PM CDT for Marshall County, Peoria County, Woodford County, Illinois. It was in force for 36 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2026, 4:56 PM CDT (21:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 11, 2026, 5:32 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Marshall County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Woodford County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 4:59 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Wnw Low Point, IL | Social media photos showing large tornado in progress. |
| Jun 11, 5:07 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 3 Nw Toluca, IL | Delayed hail report. |
| Jun 11, 5:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 N Toluca, IL |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 1:57 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 117 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1453 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KILX 112156
TORILX
ILC123-143-203-112245-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0087.260611T2156Z-260611T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
456 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Marshall County in central Illinois...
North central Woodford County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 456 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lacon, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Varna around 505 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 31 and 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4112 8933 4110 8935 4110 8905 4095 8905
4085 8937 4095 8954 4115 8936 4115 8933
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 231DEG 35KT 4095 8939
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Deubelbeiss4 follow-up statements
476
WWUS53 KILX 112202
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
502 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
ILC143-112211-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Peoria-
502 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PEORIA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 8905 4085 8937 4091 8947 4092 8947
4094 8945 4097 8945 4098 8951 4110 8935
4110 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 237DEG 38KT 4092 8937
$$
ILC123-203-112245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Marshall-Woodford-
502 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR MARSHALL
AND NORTH CENTRAL WOODFORD COUNTIES...
At 501 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Washburn, or 7 miles east of Chillicothe, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Washburn around 505 PM CDT.
Varna around 510 PM CDT.
Toluca around 515 PM CDT.
Wenona around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include La
Rose, Low Point, Lake Wildwood, Marshall County Airport, and
Hopewell.
This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 31 and 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 8905 4085 8937 4091 8947 4092 8947
4094 8945 4097 8945 4098 8951 4110 8935
4110 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 237DEG 38KT 4092 8937
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
25224
WWUS53 KILX 112207
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
507 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
ILC203-112217-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Woodford-
507 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WOODFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning hasmoved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 8905 4092 8914 4092 8941 4101 8945
4110 8934 4110 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 233DEG 35KT 4095 8932
$$
ILC123-112245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Marshall-
507 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 507 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Washburn, or near Lacon, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Washburn around 510 PM CDT.
Toluca and Varna around 515 PM CDT.
Wenona around 525 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Wildwood, Marshall County Airport, and La Rose.
This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 31 and 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 8905 4092 8914 4092 8941 4101 8945
4110 8934 4110 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 233DEG 35KT 4095 8932
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
25579
WWUS53 KILX 112227
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
527 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
ILC123-112245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Marshall-
527 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 527 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wenona, or 13 miles southwest of Streator, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wenona around 530 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 31 and 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4095 8905 4096 8909 4110 8916 4110 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 248DEG 39KT 4103 8905
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
25644 WWUS53 KILX 112232 SVSILX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 532 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026 ILC123-112242- /O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/ Marshall- 532 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central Illinois. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Lincoln. && LAT...LON 4095 8905 4096 8909 4110 8916 4110 8905 TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 231DEG 35KT 4106 8899 $$ 25
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Stark | 66 min |
| Jun 10, 8:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Knox, Peoria, Stark | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | McLean, Marshall, Tazewell, Woodford | 38 min |
| Jun 10, 8:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox | 52 min |
| Jun 10, 9:14 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Woodford | 5 hr |
| Jun 10, 10:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 10:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Mason, Tazewell | 24 min |
| Jun 10, 10:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | McLean, Tazewell | 44 min |
| Jun 10, 10:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Macon, Menard, Sangamon | 36 min |
| Jun 10, 11:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon, Mason, Menard and 1 more | 40 min |
| Jun 10, 11:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Logan, Macon, Sangamon | 34 min |
| Jun 10, 11:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan | 16 min |
| Jun 10, 11:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Macon, Piatt | 47 min |
| Jun 10, 11:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Cumberland, Logan, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt and 2 more | 60 min |
| Jun 10, 11:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Shelby | 35 min |
| Jun 10, 11:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby | 28 min |
| Jun 10, 11:46 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | McLean, Tazewell, Woodford | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 11:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Macon, Piatt | 57 min |
| Jun 10, 11:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Piatt | 25 min |
| Jun 11, 12:09 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox | 60 hr |
| Jun 11, 12:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Champaign, Douglas | 19 min |
| Jun 11, 12:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Douglas, Moultrie, Piatt | 24 min |
| Jun 11, 2:11 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Sangamon | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Macon | 56 min |
| Jun 11, 6:17 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | McLean, Tazewell, Woodford | 16 hr |
| Jun 11, 11:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Mason | 37 days |
| Jun 11, 11:38 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Brown, Cass, Morgan, Schuyler | 38 days |
| Jun 11, 11:39 AM CDT | Flood Watch | ILX | Cass, DeWitt, Fulton, Knox, Logan, McLean and 8 more | 9 hr |
| Jun 11, 11:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Knox | 43 min |
| Jun 11, 12:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Knox | 26 min |
| Jun 11, 1:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ILX | Peoria | 26 min |
| Jun 11, 4:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Marshall, Woodford | 41 min |
| Jun 11, 5:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Marshall | 14 min |
| Jun 11, 5:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox, Peoria | 48 min |
| Jun 11, 5:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Woodford | 14 min |
| Jun 11, 5:19 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Fulton, Mason, Tazewell | 41 min |
| Jun 11, 5:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Schuyler | 60 min |
| Jun 11, 5:31 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Fulton, Peoria | 31 min |
| Jun 11, 5:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Fulton, Peoria | 5 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Mason, Peoria, Tazewell | 41 min |
| Jun 11, 5:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Menard | 39 min |
| Jun 11, 5:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Schuyler | 31 min |
| Jun 11, 6:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | McLean, Tazewell, Woodford | 65 min |
| Jun 11, 6:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, Macon | 61 min |
| Jun 11, 6:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Tazewell, Woodford | 17 min |
| Jun 11, 6:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 45 min |
| Jun 11, 6:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | McLean | 10 min |
| Jun 11, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Macon, Piatt | 60 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.