Washburn tornado rated as EF-3

Members of the White Bros. family farm in rural Washburn work to remove a tower after it was destroyed in a tornado on June 11th, 2026. (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)

LINCOLN, Ill. – The most violent tornado from Thursday’s severe weather has been rated by the National Weather Service

After completing a survey on Friday, the NWS says an EF-3 tornado rolled through rural Washburn for 19 minutes.

The tornado touched down at 4:56 P.M., had estimated peak winds of 155 MPH, with a maximum width of 930 yards, and tracked for more than 11 miles while crossing the Woodford-Marshall County line.

An NWS survey says all walls from a log house collapsed, and damaged numerous roofs, trees, and crops.

There were no injuries reported in the tornado’s aftermath.

As of Friday evening, a survey of a potential tornado in the Morton and Deer Creek area had yet to be completed.