Village of Gorham, Illinois

06/21/2026

⚠️ TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR JACKSON COUNTY UNTIL 9:00 PM

From US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky via Jackson County Sheriff's Office/Emergency Management:

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch #363 for Jackson County and much of Southern Illinois through 9:00 PM this evening.

Forecast information from the National Weather Service indicates the potential for:

• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Heavy rainfall and localized flooding
• Isolated tornadoes, including the possibility of strong tornadoes

The greatest concern appears to be from this afternoon into the evening hours, though conditions may evolve throughout the day.

Residents are encouraged to:

✅ Review your severe weather safety plan
✅ Ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings
✅ Charge phones and electronic devices
✅ Monitor trusted weather sources throughout the day and evening
✅ Be prepared to move to shelter quickly if warnings are issued

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. It does not mean a tornado has been spotted.

06/11/2026

Effective immediately by the authority of the Fire Chief the village of gorham is under a burn ban. This means no open burning. Fire pits no larger then 32 inches are acceptable please realize how dry and windy it is, vegetation is extremely dry.

06/07/2026

Trying to find a neighbors dog in gorham his name is yogi if see or find him please message me on messenger thank you

05/10/2026

04/30/2026

May 30th and 31st big trash pick up in gorham. No electronics,paint, flammables,shingles,insulation and absolutely no tires

04/27/2026

⚠️⚠️PDS TORNADO WATCH: A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch has been issued for ALL of Southern Illinois except Randolph County until 11PM. A PDS watch is issued when the threat for significant, potentially life threatening weather may occur.

04/20/2026

Burn ban has been lifted

04/20/2026

Burn ban has been issued today till further notice

04/10/2026

We have put mosquitoe treatment in the lagoon and also where standing water is located in little ditch ect it is the most importance to get rid of the tires they are where mosquitoes lay there eggs this is why they are so bad here everyone needs to do there part in town