The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was notified today by the National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago office that several damage surveys have been completed following the severe storms that moved through Iroquois County on the evening of June 11.

At this time, three tornadoes have been confirmed within Iroquois County. The National Weather Service has identified one EF-1 tornado between Paxton and Loda, along with at least two EF-0 tornadoes along a corridor extending from Watseka eastward to west of Rensselaer, Indiana. The damage surveyed within the southeast portion of the City of Watseka has been attributed to one of these EF-0 tornadoes.

The National Weather Service has identified seven separate tracks of radar-indicated rotation across Iroquois County. Several of these areas will still require additional investigation and damage surveys over the coming days to determine whether additional tornadoes occurred.

Iroquois County EMA personnel will continue to assist the National Weather Service with damage assessments and survey operations as efforts continue to determine the full extent of storm-related impacts throughout the county.

Fortunately, no injuries or major residential damage were reported through incidents handled by ICOM Dispatch during the June 11th severe weather event.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware as another storm system is expected to move into the Iroquois County area on Wednesday. Current forecasts indicate the potential for severe thunderstorms, including the possibility of tornadoes. Additional forecast updates and preparedness information will be provided as the event approaches.

The Iroquois County EMA encourages residents to monitor trusted weather sources and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and emergency notifications.

Scott Anderson Director Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency