- Saturday May 16th, 2026 :: 02:12 p.m. CDT
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 02:45PM 
SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 209 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Benton, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Benton, West City, and Hanaford. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 69 and 74.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL
Instructions:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362