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Tornado Warning 8, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 14, 20254 counties in Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2025, 9:07 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 38 min. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2025, 9:07 PM CDT (02:07 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 9:45 PM CDT
In force
38 min
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Franklin County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO, Washington County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 9:18 PM CDTTORNADO1 Sse Morse Mill, MOAt approximately 9:18 PM a tornado began just south of Morse Mill, MO and continued northeastward before dissipating at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital in unincorporated St. Louis County around 9:39 PM. The most significant damage occurred in the sout
Mar 14, 9:19 PM CDTHAIL 1.75Catawissa, MO
Mar 14, 9:19 PM CDTHAIL 1.75Catawissa, MO
Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDTHAIL 1Cedar Hill, MO
Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDTHAIL 1Cedar Hill, MO
Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDTHAIL 1Cedar Hill, MO
Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDTHAIL 1Cedar Hill, MO
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDTTORNADO3 Ene Morse Mill, MOCorrects previous tornado report from 3 ENE Morse Mill. Multiple structures damaged at Clayton Huskey Road and State Route BB. One structure is collapsed. Time estimated from radar.
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDTTORNADO3 Ene Morse Mill, MOMultiple structures damaged at Clayton Huskey Road and State Route BB. Time estimated from radar.
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.252 E Cedar Hill, MOReport from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.252 E Cedar Hill, MOReport from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.51 E Eureka, MOReport from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.51 E Eureka, MOReport from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 Wsw House Springs, MO
Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 Wsw House Springs, MO
Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDTHAIL 12 Se House Springs, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDTHAIL 12 Se House Springs, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:28 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 Wsw House Springs, MO
Mar 14, 9:28 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 Wsw House Springs, MO
Mar 14, 9:29 PM CDTHAIL 11 N Parkdale, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:29 PM CDTHAIL 11 N Parkdale, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Arnold, MOCarport collapse. Multiple trees and power lines down, roofs blown off. Neighborhood at Vogel and Miller in Arnold, MO.
Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDTHAIL 12 S Murphy, MO
Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDTHAIL 12 S Murphy, MO
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 0.7Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 0.7Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 12 Ne Richwoods, MO
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 12 Ne Richwoods, MO
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 12 N Otto, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDTHAIL 12 N Otto, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 0.72 S Ballwin, MO
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 0.72 S Ballwin, MO
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 11 Wsw Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 11 Wsw Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTHAIL 13 W Arnold, MO
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTHAIL 13 W Arnold, MO
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTHAIL 1.752 S Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTHAIL 1.752 S Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 E Murphy, MO
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 E Murphy, MO
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 W Mehlville, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 W Mehlville, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 11 Sw Crestwood, MO
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 11 Sw Crestwood, MO
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 12 E Murphy, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 12 E Murphy, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 12 Se Sunset Hills, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDTHAIL 12 Se Sunset Hills, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 13 W Arnold, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 13 W Arnold, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 1Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 1Fenton, MO
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 E Oakville, MOAlso wind damage and uprooted trees.
Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 1.751 E Oakville, MOAlso wind damage and uprooted trees.
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nne Oakville, MOVia email: Large chunk of siding missing from home. Damage to roof trim.
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGOakville, MOCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Oakville. Multiple trees down. Time estimated by radar.
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTHAIL 11 Sw Fenton, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTHAIL 11 Sw Fenton, MOReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTHAIL 1.251 W Crestwood, MOReport from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDTHAIL 1.251 W Crestwood, MOReport from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 4:03 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 245 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 99 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2025-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
99 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-343 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2530 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
360 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

980 
WFUS53 KLSX 150207
TORLSX
MOC071-099-189-221-150245-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0008.250315T0207Z-250315T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
907 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri...
  Northern Jefferson County in east central Missouri...
  Southwestern Saint Louis County in east central Missouri...
  Northeastern Washington County in east central Missouri...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 907 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located near Lonedell, or 11 miles southeast of St. 
  Clair, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
           without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
           destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
           occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  St. Louis, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster 
  Groves, Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, 
  Crestwood, Town and Country, Eureka, Richmond Heights, Ladue, 
  Sunset Hills, Des Peres, Brentwood and Maplewood.

This includes the following State Parks...
Route 66 State Park, Castlewood State Park and Mastodon Historic 
Site.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 264 and 277.
	Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 187 and 191.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3832 9098 3869 9035 3864 9030 3859 9032
      3856 9029 3855 9027 3853 9027 3853 9026
      3844 9029 3839 9034 3814 9081
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 231DEG 53KT 3824 9083

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
3 follow-up statements
704 
WWUS53 KLSX 150220
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
920 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC221-150230-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Washington MO-
920 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY 
IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of 
east central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3841 9082 3869 9035 3864 9030 3860 9032
      3859 9032 3858 9031 3856 9030 3855 9028
      3855 9027 3853 9027 3853 9026 3844 9029
      3839 9034 3821 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 231DEG 53KT 3825 9082

$$


MOC071-099-189-150245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Franklin MO-Jefferson MO-Saint Louis MO-
920 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR EASTERN 
FRANKLIN, NORTHERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 920 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Cedar Hill Lakes, or near Cedar Hill, moving 
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  St. Louis, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster 
  Groves, Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, 
  Crestwood, Town and Country, Eureka, Richmond Heights, Ladue, 
  Sunset Hills, Des Peres, Brentwood and Maplewood.

This includes the following State Parks...
Route 66 State Park, Castlewood State Park and Mastodon Historic 
Site.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 264 and 277.
	Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 187 and 191.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3841 9082 3869 9035 3864 9030 3860 9032
      3859 9032 3858 9031 3856 9030 3855 9028
      3855 9027 3853 9027 3853 9026 3844 9029
      3839 9034 3821 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 237DEG 52KT 3822 9079

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
884 
WWUS53 KLSX 150227
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC071-150237-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Franklin MO-
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are 
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of 
east central Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3847 9071 3848 9071 3869 9035 3864 9030
      3860 9032 3859 9032 3858 9031 3857 9031
      3856 9030 3855 9028 3855 9027 3853 9027
      3853 9026 3844 9029 3839 9034 3826 9058
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 237DEG 52KT 3831 9060

$$


MOC099-189-150245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Jefferson MO-Saint Louis MO-
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN 
JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 927 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Antonia, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  St. Louis, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster 
  Groves, Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, 
  Crestwood, Town and Country, Eureka, Richmond Heights, Ladue, 
  Sunset Hills, Des Peres, Brentwood and Maplewood.

This includes the following State Parks...
Route 66 State Park, Castlewood State Park and Mastodon Historic 
Site.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 264 and 277.
	Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 187 and 191.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3847 9071 3848 9071 3869 9035 3864 9030
      3860 9032 3859 9032 3858 9031 3857 9031
      3856 9030 3855 9028 3855 9027 3853 9027
      3853 9026 3844 9029 3839 9034 3826 9058
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 237DEG 52KT 3831 9060

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Elmore
780 
WWUS53 KLSX 150236
SVSLSX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC099-189-150245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Jefferson MO-Saint Louis MO-
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 936 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Arnold, moving 
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado, power flashes near
         Arnold.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  St. Louis, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, 
  Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Crestwood, 
  Town and Country, Richmond Heights, Ladue, Sunset Hills, Des 
  Peres, Brentwood, Maplewood, Olivette and Valley Park.

This includes the following State Parks...
	Mastodon Historic Site.

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 272 and 277.
	Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 190 and 191.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3850 9052 3857 9055 3869 9035 3864 9030
      3860 9032 3859 9032 3858 9031 3857 9031
      3856 9030 3855 9028 3855 9027 3853 9027
      3853 9026 3844 9029 3839 9034 3834 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 237DEG 52KT 3837 9049

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Elmore

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 7:15 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCallaway, Montgomery45 min
Mar 14, 7:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXAudrain, Pike, Ralls49 min
Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLewis, Marion, Ralls55 min
Mar 14, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXGasconade, Osage62 min
Mar 14, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCallaway, Montgomery, Osage66 min
Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike, Ralls25 min
Mar 14, 8:07 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Gasconade38 min
Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington62 min
Mar 14, 8:16 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Gasconade, Warren44 min
Mar 14, 8:22 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Washington38 min
Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXPike48 min
Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Warren30 min
Mar 14, 8:40 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXFranklin, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren50 min
Mar 14, 8:46 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXCrawford, Washington44 min
Mar 14, 8:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXLincoln, Saint Charles, Warren23 min
Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXLincoln, Saint Charles32 min
Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Pike50 min
Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington47 min
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis51 min
Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLSXJefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis40 min
Mar 14, 9:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Washington32 min
Mar 14, 9:51 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXIron, Reynolds54 min
Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis48 min
Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLSXJefferson, Saint Francois, Washington35 min
Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXJefferson, Saint Louis24 min
Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatLSXIron, Madison50 min
Mar 14, 10:44 PM CDTTornado WarningLSXReynolds16 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.