Sangamon Co. Rescue Squad

06/16/2026

UPDATE: This post is outdated.

INTENSE STORMS FORCAST: Current storm outlook for tomorrow with timetable. Tonight would be a good time to collect exterior items from porches and yards to prevent damage or blown away items. Monitor weather information closely tomorrow.

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

🌪️ June 10, 2026 Sangamon County Tornado 🌪️ per National Weather Service:

EF-1, max wind speed 110 mph, path length 24.14 miles, max width 250 yards.

The tornado began about 3 mile west of Springfield Capital Airport where it lofted 6,000-lb aircraft hangars and rolled an enclosed trailer.

Some of the most significant damage was at the Animal Protective League animal shelter on Taintor Road.

The tornado continued east-southeast, producing tree and building damage around Camp Butler and through Mechanicsburg, damaging several farm outbuildings and trees along its path.

It ended about 5 miles east of Mechanicsburg just north of the Sangamon River.

To view the interactive map of the tornado path, click on the following link and zoom in to Sangamon County: https://apps.dat.noaa.gov/stormdamage/damageviewer/

If you have damage from the storm on June 10th or 11th, please fill out the following quick survey to track all damage and identify needs for anyone impacted, even if you don’t need anything: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/56bafe3b44854af192993d73a2201765

06/11/2026

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 PM tonight. Look for a thunderstorm activity to increase across west-central Illinois late this afternoon. Storms are expected to develop into a line of storms by early evening west of the Illinois River and push east/southeast through the evening hours. Several tornadoes are possible today in addition to large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding. Stay weather aware!

06/10/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

Last night, SCRS members participated in Stop the Bleed training followed by hands on practice to apply direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet to stop bleeding.

04/17/2026

The National Weather Service is forecasting a enhanced risk (Level 3 or 5) severe weather today, Friday, April 17, 2026 from the afternoon - evening.

County Specific threats:
- Damaging Winds: 45 – 59% chance of gusts up to 75 mph
- Hail: 5 – 14% Potential for significant sizes.
- Tornadoes:
*NW part of the county: 5–9% probability of EF2+ strength
*SE part of the county: 2 – 4% probability of EF2+ strength
- Rainfall Leading to Flash Flooding
*Significant risk, at least 15%
*Some areas could get 2+ inches of rain

Storms expected between 3– 12 pm

Strongest storms are expected between 8– 11 pm

03/22/2026

Yesterday, community engagement at the Grandview Easter Egg Hunt.