Destruction and Casualties in St. Louis
Severe storms, including a possible tornado, struck , causing at least four fatalities and multiple injuries. The storms damaged buildings, downed trees, and power lines.
A notable incident occurred at Centennial Christian Church, where part of the building collapsed, resulting in one death among three rescued. The also closed due to the weather, with no immediate report on damages.
Warnings and Preparations Across the Region
The issued warnings for severe storms, hail, and potential tornadoes across parts of and , including , , and .
Ahead of the storms, efforts were made to prepare for outages and damages, including requesting additional workers for service restoration. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear alerted residents to the approaching severe weather.