Grafton is a city in Jersey County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 723.
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Grafton wakes to wreckage after small but violent pre-dawn storm
Grafton wakes to wreckage after small but violent pre-dawn storm Alton Telegraph
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NewsMAR 11, 2026
Grafton businesses damaged after EF-1 tornado touched down
Grafton businesses damaged after EF-1 tornado touched down KMOV
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NewsMAR 11, 2026
Severe Storm Devastates Drifters Bar and Grill in Grafton
Severe Storm Devastates Drifters Bar and Grill in Grafton RiverBender.com
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