About this recording
Published 2026-06-18. Charleston, Illinois is recovering after the June 17 severe weather outbreak brought tornado damage, wind-driven hail, flooding, downed trees, damaged utility lines, and a local state of emergency. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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