Historical eventMay 162025

2025 St. Louis tornado

A catastrophic EF3 tornado kills five people and causes over $1 billion in damages in St. Louis, MO.

1st anniversary in 2026

In context

When
Friday, May 16 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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Dates: From 2025.

What happened

A catastrophic EF3 tornado kills five people and causes over $1 billion in damages in St. Louis, MO.

May 16 through the years

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When did 2025 St. Louis tornado happen?

May 16 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Friday.

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