Flash Flood in Bureau County, Illinois

Flash Flood June 7, 2026 · Bureau County, Illinois

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Route 40 underpass closed and under water between I-80 and Route 6. Also train crossing is under water.

The wider storm

Several rounds of heavy rain spread over eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois the morning and afternoon hours June 7th, this brought flash flooding to a few areas in eastern Iowa and Illinois.

Began near Sheffield (41.3800, -89.6800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1337330. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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