An aerial photo view of the damage from severe weather in London, Kentucky.
| Published May 18, 2025
More than two dozen people across Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia were killed as a result of deadly storms that ripped roofs off homes and downed power lines
Severe storms and tornadoes ripped through the American Midwest this week, leaving at least 21 people dead and communities struggling to come to terms with the destruction. States including Missouri, Kentucky, and Wisconsin bore the brunt of nature’s fury, with violent winds uprooting trees, destroying homes, and tearing apart infrastructure.
One of the tornadoes spun through the St. Louis neighborhood of Gateway Pundit owner and founder Jim Hoft, but thankfully, his home was spared, other than downed trees in the yard.
A photographer taking wedding photos in St. Louis captured one of the tornadoes on video.
Emergency responders have been working around the clock amid widespread power outages and hazardous conditions to rescue survivors and assess the full scale of damage. The storms, described by meteorologists as some of the most powerful in recent years, struck with little warning, catching many residents off guard.
A house that was torn away by a powerful tornado in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 16, 2025.REUTERS
Bricks from a collapsed wall cover the yard as residents carry belongings away from a heavily damaged home after a tornado ripped through parts of Missouri.REUTERS
Missouri and Kentucky reported the highest number of casualties, with at least 16 confirmed fatalities in Missouri alone. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, with families displaced and critical services disrupted. Wisconsin’s communities also experienced severe damage, though the toll there was comparatively lower.
Officials are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as more unstable weather is forecast across the region in the coming days. Relief efforts are underway, with local and federal agencies coordinating to provide food, shelter, and medical assistance to those affected.
Officials in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia confirmed multiple deaths in their states as a result of deadly tornadoes (AP)
Damage and fallen trees in St. Louis (AP)
The human toll of this disaster is still unfolding, but the immediate focus remains on recovery and support for survivors. As Midwestern communities grapple with loss and rebuilding, the storm serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature and the importance of preparedness in the face of increasingly volatile weather patterns.
Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025, when severe storms passed through the city.AP
SOURCES: THE GATEWAY PUNDIT – At Least 21 People Confirmed Dead After Tornados Rip Through Kentucky and Missouri (VIDEOS)
THE INDEPENDENT – Mass casualty event declared as Midwest tornadoes kill at least 27
THE NEW YORK POST – At least 21 dead after severe storms, tornadoes sweep through Midwest and South
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