Despite the lack of EF-5 tornadoes in the past 12 years, the annual number of strong and violent tornadoes has remained consistent, and the absence is attributed to changes in how natural

An elementary school south of St. Louis was damaged by a possible tornado as severe storms rolled through the region on Tuesday. The storm caused damage to Potosi Elementary School and left debris from a nearby building on the school’s parking lot.

Ferocious outbreaks in March and April led to hundreds of tornadoes, along with dozens of deaths. The forecast says danger lurks in May too.

The National Weather Service in Springfield will be assessing damage from Tuesday morning's likely tornadoes and severe winds.

An EF-0 tornado was confirmed in Nixa, Missouri, damaging an auto repair shop. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed near Aurora, Missouri, tracking for 2 miles. While high winds caused damage in Springfield, Missouri, no tornadoes were confirmed within city limits.

Even prior to that issuance, the NWS issued a Special Weather Statement at 8:34 pm that, “A significant and long-track tornado was likely in the area.” This was all based on the WoFS output. According to NOAA, forecasters spoke highly of the coordinated guidance provided by the NSSL scientists as the event unfolded.

PURDY, Mo. – A Christian summer camp that welcomes about 1,500 campers each summer was hit by a possible tornado Tuesday, damaging the camp a month before opening day. The camp gives people with disabilities and chronic illnesses a unique summer camp ...

Flash floods and tornadoes led to five deaths in Oklahoma as severe storms hit parts of that state as well as Texas and Missouri over the Easter holiday weekend. Tens of thousands lost power at the height of the storms,

Trees were uprooted in Springfield, Missouri, after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for the area Tuesday.

If you’re making weekend plans, you’ll want to keep a close watch on the weather.The latest from Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan noted there is a risk for a few rounds of severe storms on Friday, perhaps beginning before sunrise.

The 2025 tornado season has been the worst since 2011, with most of the tornadoes tracking through two states.