ST. LOUIS — Further details have emerged regarding the location of the tornado that struck St. Louis on Friday. The storm extended for approximately 20 miles and initially made landfall near Hanley and Clayton Roads.
Reports of damages persist as the storm moves from Big Bend onto Skinker and Wydown. Multiple trees have fallen in Forest Park close to the Science Center, with additional damage noted at the park’s northern section.
The route proceeds north along Kingshighway to Newstead. This section experiences much of the EF-3 damage documented. Wind speeds exceeding 150 mph were recorded in this densely inhabited part of North St. Louis, specifically within The Ville and The Greater Ville areas.
Ultimately, the tornado crossed the Mississippi River and moved into Illinois. Reports from Granite City indicate damages ranging from EF-0 to EF-1 levels. The twister’s destruction extended further to Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
The police likewise shared these images taken from above. They are assessing the storm damage using a helicopter for an aerial view.
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