Cicadas start to emerge across the U.S.; how will Missouri and Illinois be impacted?

MISSOURI — Last year Missouri and Illinois experienced a “cicada-geddon,” and now the cicadas are expected to emerge across the country again as soil temperatures begin to rise.

Last year, Missouri and Illinois experienced a long summer of 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII in 2024. While the double brood was a rare occurrence, cicadas are gearing up for their return, but this time in the eastern part of the country.

The Farmer’s Almanac reports that cicada Brood XIV and potentially Brood I are gearing up as the many eastern states dive into the summer.

This time around, Missouri and Illinois will likely miss this year’s cicada takeover. While nearby states such as Tennessee will potentially see the double brood alongside Indiana and Kentucky, which will only get Brood XIV. West Virginia and Virginia are also expecting to see the double brood.

Cicadas in eastern states are expected to emerge later in the spring as soil temperatures rise and trees are leafed out.