Multi-State Tornadoes - May '25 🌪

Updated 5/24/2025 - 0900hrs CST:

A major tornado outbreak from May 16–19 has caused widespread devastation across multiple states, with Missouri and Kentucky experiencing some of the most severe impacts. At least 31 lives have been lost.

Our team is in continuous communication with church leaders and national partners who are already on the ground assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts. This page will remain updated as needs and opportunities evolve.

ACTIVE RESPONSE: Most partner assessments are now complete, and multiple response efforts are in full motion. Serve Source has partnered with several churches that are actively responding in these communities. Opportunities to support and volunteer are now available through the Serve Source App and on our Active Event Page for both Missouri and Kentucky. << SEE RESPONSE MAP >> - All details below

Tornado Impact Overview

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Missouri (St. Louis)

An EF3 tornado struck the city, resulting in 5 fatalities and injuring 38 individuals.

Over 5,000 buildings sustained damage, with estimated losses exceeding $1 billion. 

The tornado's path began in Clayton and moved through northern St. Louis, crossing into Illinois before dissipating near the SIU-Edwardsville campus. News sources -stlpr.org & weather.gov

Kentucky (Laurel County)

Laurel County was hit particularly hard, with at least 24 confirmed deaths, including 23 in London and 1 in Somerset. The tornado caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, including the London-Corbin Airport, where hangars and aircraft were destroyed. People.com+3The US Sun+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+1People.com+1

• EF3 tornado confirmation and airport damage in London, KYSource: WLKY News

• Fatalities and destruction in London and SomersetSource: Wikipedia - Somerset–London tornado (May 2025)

• Additional coverage of damage in Pulaski CountySource: WLKY News

Other States (Plevna, Kansas 5/19)

Plevna, Kansas

• Tornado damage to homes and church in Plevna, KSSource: Hutch Post

• Community response and sheltering effortsSource: Wikipedia - Plevna, Kansas

Other Regions

• Grinnell, Kansas – Interstate 70 closure and tornado reportsSource: FOX Weather

• Scott County, Missouri fatalities and summary of multi-state impactsSource: Associated Press (AP News)

Illinois (Williamson & Saline Counties)

A tornado emergency was declared for parts of Williamson and Saline counties, An estimated 35 to 40 homes were damaged, many of which were destroyed, on the path of a mile-wide tornado. But the best news came on Saturday, when county officials reported no fatalities and only seven notable injuries during a press conference Saturday afternoon. The Southern Illiniosan

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Active Partner Organizations

Resourcing multiple locations - MO & KY @convoyofhope

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Clean up - St. Louis, MO/Laurel County, KY @samaritanspurse

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Feeding Operations - St. Louis, MO & London, KY - @mercychefs

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Feeding - St. Louis / Clean up operations - London, KY - @eightdaysofhope

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Debris Management - St. Louis @ciarelief

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Assessments/Resources - St Louis @godspitcrew

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Assessment Teams - St. Louis @foursquaredisasterrelief

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Resources - Multiple areas @citiimpact

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Resources/Clean up - London, KY @operationblessing

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Tree Work/Debris - Moganfield, KY @rebuilding_hope

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Debris Management - London, KY @masterofdisasterinc

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Debris Management - London, KY @grindstoneministries

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Debris Management - St. Louis, MO @minutemanteam

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Active Churches - (Missouri)

Active Church - St. Louis @faithchurchstl

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Active Church - St. Louis, MO @gracelifechapel.stl

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Active Church - St. Louis, MO @myinfluencechurch

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Active Church - St. Louis, MO - @twinriversstl

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Active Church - St. Louis, MO - @crossingstl

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Active Churches - (Kentucky)

Active Church - London, KY @faithag_london

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Active Church - London/Somerset, KY @thecreekky

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Samaritan's Purse Base of Operation - London, KY

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Note: Church leaders - Our focus is to support you. Whether your are in the impacted area or outside identifying how to help. Click Here to Connect

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News Stories

IMPORTANT NOTE: Serve Source works because of the incredible relationships it has built with over the years. Our focus is communication and resource development. We support Those who are Serving communities impacted by this storm. Use this RESPONSE NOTIFICATION to notify us of efforts if you are 1 of 3 types of leaders:

(1) Church in the Impacted area

(2) Church outside wanting to send help and

(3) Disaster Response Organization sharing your response

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