Jefferson County describes widescale tornado damage; state disaster application underway

Jun 25, 2026

County officials said a tornado produced a multi-mile track and widespread damage; the county is conducting assessments, advised residents to register with IDHS and is coordinating with FEMA while officials evaluate whether federal disaster assistance thresholds will be met.

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Jefferson County emergency officials told commissioners on June 25 that a tornado damaged a broad swath of the county and that state disaster-declaration steps were in motion.

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