Two Mt. Vernon Residents Die After Tornado Strikes Jefferson County
Authorities say a Sunday night tornado left two residents dead and five injured in Jefferson County. Cleanup is now underway as officials and volunteer groups assess the hardest-hit areas.
JEFFERSON COUNTY - Two Jefferson County residents died in a tornado that struck the area Sunday night, June 21, 2026, according to information from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, which also said volunteer groups and government officials are working on cleanup in affected areas.The victims were identified as 83-year-old Delores B. Shelton of 19267 N. Ranch Lane in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and 62-year-old Sarita L. Kimble of 14650 E. July Road in Mt. Vernon, the sheriff’s office s...
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