Tornadoes In Missouri And Illinois Classified By National Weather Service

In mid-March 2025, a series of tornadoes impacted regions of Missouri and Illinois.

The National Weather Service (NWS) conducted thorough surveys to classify these tornadoes using the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, which measures tornado intensity based on observed damage.

The scale ranges from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest).

Confirmed Tornadoes in Missouri

The NWS has confirmed several tornadoes that struck Missouri, each with distinct characteristics and impacts.

1. Elmont & Union, MO Tornado

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length: 19.18 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 100 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 8:29 p.m. CDT
Start Location: 3 miles east of Japan, Franklin County
End Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 8:51 p.m. CDT
End Location: 2 miles southeast of Union, Franklin County

2. Kohl City & Near New Haven, MO Tornado

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length: 5.57 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 220 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 8:33 p.m. CDT
Start Location: 6 miles east-northeast of Swiss, Franklin County
End Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 8:39 p.m. CDT
End Location: 4 miles southeast of Berger, Franklin County

3. Villa Ridge, Gray Summit, & Wildwood, MO Tornado

Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph
Path Length: 13.63 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 130 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 1
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 8:56 p.m. CDT
Start Location: 1 mile southeast of Villa Ridge, Franklin County
End Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:10 p.m. CDT
End Location: 1 mile west-northwest of Wildwood, St. Louis County

4. Chesterfield, Hazelwood, Florissant, MO & Alton, IL Tornado

Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 122 mph
Path Length: 30.88 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 1,320 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:16 p.m. CDT
Start Location: 1 mile north-northeast of Clarkson Valley, St. Louis County
End Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:53 p.m. CDT
End Location: 2 miles northwest of Alton, Madison County, IL

5. Morse Mill, Arnold, & Mehlville, MO Tornado

Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph
Path Length: 25.33 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 850 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:18 p.m. CDT
Start Location: Morse Mill, Jefferson County
End Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:39 p.m. CDT
End Location: 2 miles east of Mehlville, St. Louis County

6. Fremont to Grady, MO Tornado

Rating: EF3
Estimated Peak Wind: 165 mph
Path Length: 26.70 miles
Path Width (Maximum): 500 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date & Time: March 14, 2025, 9:51 p.m. CDT