2025 Tornado Rememberance
On May 16, 2025, our neighborhood faced a storm that changed us forever.
In just a matter of minutes, a tornado moved through our community—uprooting trees, damaging homes, and altering our familiar landscape. The storm left behind more than physical damage; it left an emotional imprint on all of us.
This page is dedicated to remembering what we endured, honoring what we lost, and recognizing the strength we found in one another. From neighbors checking in on each other, to volunteers lending chainsaws, tarps, and warm meals—these moments of connection revealed who we are at our core: a resilient, caring community.
Here you’ll find photos from residents and updates on support resources. We hope this space serves as a place for reflection, remembrance, and healing.
Thank you for being part of this neighborhood—then, now, and as we move forward together.
Numerous severe thunderstorms developed over Missouri on the afternoon of Friday, May 16, and raced northeast. A tornado touched down in Clayton around 2:41 pm, and quickly strengthened as it moved through the northern portions of the city of St. Louis. It was rated at EF3 intensity across this area, with maximum winds up to 152 mph. The tornado crossed the Mississippi River and entered Illinois near Venice, tracking through Granite City and Pontoon Beach before lifting near the SIU-Edwardsville campus.
Source: Weather.gov
Tornadoes rip through St. Louis, killing 5 and causing major damage
St. Louis Magazine | May 17, 2025
At least $1B in damage, 4,400 buildings impacted
St. Louis Public Radio | May 19, 2025
Storm Cleanup Information and Updates
Clayton Website