Coles County Emergency Management Agency

06/23/2026

COLES/EFFINGHAM COUNTIES: Samaritan’s Purse is offering FREE disaster relief services in the form of manual labor.

If you’re in need of assistance and had damage, contact them at 833.747.1234.

06/22/2026

Replacement SNAP Benifits

Current Illinois SNAP customers may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if there was a power outage of over 4 hours or food was destroyed. Forms need to be received within 10 days.

1) Complete this Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) form:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/.../Forms/IL444-1989-IES.pdf

2) Drop it off or mail it to any IDHS Family Community Resource Centers (FCRCs): https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12&officetype=&county=

The Illinios Department of Human Services helps Illinoisans and their families become healthy and self-sufficient.

06/22/2026

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, east central,
and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central
Illinois, Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland
and Edgar. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper,
Lawrence and Richland.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.

06/22/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 363 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS CANCELS 11 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SHELBY

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND
EDGAR

IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS

CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM
JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA,
GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS,
ROBINSON, AND SHELBYVILLE.

06/22/2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois,
including the following counties, in central Illinois, Shelby. In
east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and Edgar. In
southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence
and Richland.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

06/22/2026

TORNADO WATCH 363, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SHELBY

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND
EDGAR

IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS

CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM
JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA,
GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS,
ROBINSON, AND SHELBYVILLE.

06/22/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Northwestern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 832 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shelbyville, moving east at 25 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.

* Locations impacted include...
Neoga.

This also includes Hidden Springs State Forest.

This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 173 and 185.

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 3929 8882 3939 8882 3944 8831 3926 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 273DEG 23KT 3932 8878

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/22/2026

TORNADO WATCH 363 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

SHELBY

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND
DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE

IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS

CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM
JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA,
GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS,
ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, SULLIVAN, AND TUSCOLA.

06/21/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northwestern Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southern Edgar County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Clark County in east central Illinois...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 430 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ashmore to 7 miles south of Casey, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Casey, Martinsville, Kansas, Ashmore, and Westfield around 435 PM
CDT.
Marshall around 450 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Paris, Edgar County Airport and Vermilion.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 128 and 154.

This also includes Lincoln Trail State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3934 8756 3934 8758 3931 8762 3930 8760
3913 8800 3959 8802 3979 8753 3936 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 239DEG 31KT 3949 8806 3920 8797

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/21/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northwestern Clark County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 358 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Toledo, moving northeast at 30 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...
Janesville around 405 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westfield.

This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.

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 3928 8832 3933 8833 3953 8796 3934 8796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 237DEG 26KT 3932 8828

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...