St. Louis tornado 2025

Centennial Christian Church in Fountain Park will be demolished in the next few weeks. It’s one of the worship centers in north St. Louis that was destroyed by the May tornado.

Six months after the May 16 tornado ripped through north St. Louis, people who had insurance policies are struggling to repair their homes. Some say their insurance companies aren’t making it easier.

St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee is composed of 15 community members representing north St. Louis neighborhoods that were impacted by the May tornado. Their goal is to help guide city officials in immediate tornado recovery priorities.

The St. Louis Recovery Office and Department of Public Safety’s Building Division are assessing the properties as part of the STL Recovers property assistance program to determine which homes are eligible for aid in rebuilding, demolition or debris removal.

Across north St. Louis, recovery remains slow and uncertain after the May tornado. But stories of resilience and community continue to define the city’s long road home.

Gregg Favre has held executive leadership positions at the federal, state and local levels. He is tentatively scheduled to begin his new job Dec. 22.

St. Louis Public Schools has proposed reopening at least three of the seven schools that were damaged by the May 16 tornado in January. Drone images and a tour inside two of the schools show the extent of the damage.

The Board of Aldermen sent the three bills to the mayor’s desk after fast-tracking the legislation that will inject nearly $14 million in interest from the Rams settlement and funds from the city’s general reserve.

St. Louis is preparing to start demolishing homes hit by the May tornado, but city officials say they need the state to expedite federal funding.

While St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says the city is grateful for federal support, she says it hasn’t been enough to help repair potentially $2 billion in damage.