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