City of Charleston declares state of emergency

Coles County tornado leaves Charleston residents without power, damaging trees and homes - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - Thousands of residents were left without power following severe weather, including tornadoes, that touched down in Coles County Wednesday night. The post Coles County tornado leaves Charleston residents without power, damaging trees and homes appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Mayor Brandon Combs Declares Emergency After Charleston, Illinois, Storm Damage

CHARLESTON, IL. - Charleston officials began a storm relief food distribution at noon Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s Doudna Fine Arts Center, offering free food, bottled water, and refreshments to residents affected by severe storms that hit the area on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.The distribution is taking place at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1860 South Ninth St., on the university campus near the intersection of Ninth …

City of Charleston declares state of emergency

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) -- The City of Charleston has declared a state of emergency following Wednesday night's severe weather. In a news release, city officials remind residents that hazardous conditions remain throughout the community as recovery efforts continue following the recent storm. City officials say crews are actively working to clear fallen trees, limbs, and [...]

1 injured as tornadoes rip through central Illinois, emergency declaration issued in Charleston

Multiple reported tornadoes affected parts of the Midwest on June 17, 2026, causing widespread damage in Illinois. At least one person was injured in Coles County after a reported tornado touched down near Mattoon. Severe damage and gas leaks were reported in Effingham, while a Local State of Emergency was declared for Charleston due to the storm damage. Source