2025 Tornado Information

Resources for the May 16, 2025 City of St. Louis tornado

Overview

Response and recovery resources related to the May 16, 2025 City of St. Louis tornado.

Please stay off of roads and avoid making cell phone calls as much as possible to preserve access for first responders and emergencies. Text, don't call, when it's an option.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

Latest Update

Report Tornado Damage or Utility Issues

Emergencies

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Power Lines and Electricity

Contact Ameren for issues with electricity. Please avoid downed power lines.

  • Downed power lines: 800-552-7583
  • Outages: Outage Center or call 800-755-5000

Natural Gas

Contact Spire for natural gas issues: 800-887-4173

Staying Safe After a Tornado

  • Save your phone calls for emergencies and use text messaging or social media to communicate with family and friends.
  • Pay attention to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, and local authorities for updated information.
  • Stay clear of fallen power lines or broken utility lines.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention
  • Wear appropriate gear during clean-up such as thick-soled shoes, long pants, and work gloves, use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris.

Learn More

  1. 9 Ways to Stay Safe Cleaning Up Debris After a Disaster
  2. Tornado information from ready.gov.
  3. Tornado safety from the American Red Cross.
Avoid Injury During Tornado Cleanup (MU Extension)

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