Cicada 2024 Facts. When small holes that can resemble tiny chimneys appear in the ground near tree roots, it’s a signal periodical cicadas will soon emerge from their underground lair. Brood xix (19) periodical cicadas emerged in the spring of 2024 in alabama, arkansas, georgia, illinois, indiana, kentucky, louisiana, missouri, mississippi, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, and virginia.
A double emergence of periodical cicadas isn’t cicada. Billions, possibly even a trillion cicadas are due to emerge in rarely synchronised double.