A powerful storm hit St. Louis on Friday, May 16, 2025, bringing dangerous tornadoes that caused serious damage, power outages, and the loss of lives.
đź“Ť Which Areas Were Hit the Hardest?
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Clayton – Tornadoes touched down, causing heavy damage.
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University City – Homes and roads were badly affected.
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Florissant & Villa Ridge – Many buildings were damaged, and trees were knocked down.
đź’” Lives Lost and People Hurt
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Seven people died due to the storm.
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Many others were injured, some are still in the hospital.
Emergency crews rushed to help those who were trapped or hurt.
🏠Property Damage and Closures
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Around 5,000 homes and buildings were damaged.
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Places like the St. Louis Zoo and Missouri History Museum had to close after being damaged.
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The zoo confirmed no animals or staff were hurt, which is good news.
🔌 Power Outages Still Ongoing
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Over 100,000 people lost power during the storm.
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Ameren Missouri is working non-stop to fix power lines and restore electricity.
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Some areas may remain without power for a few days.
🛡️ What Is the Government Doing?
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A curfew was set from 9 PM to 6 AM to keep people safe and stop looting in badly damaged places.
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Police and emergency teams are going door-to-door to check on people and help where needed.
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Around 500 rescue workers are helping in the clean-up.
🌤️ What’s the Weather Now?
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The weekend forecast looks calm – sunny with clear skies.
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But more rain and storms might come early next week, so stay alert.
🧠What Should You Do?
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Check on your neighbors, especially elderly people or those living alone.
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Follow updates from local news stations like KMOV, KSDK, and Fox2Now.
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Report power outages directly to Ameren if you're still in the dark.
