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Tornado Warning 8, NWS St. Louis, MO
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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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 9:18 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Sse Morse Mill, MO | At 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 CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Catawissa, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:19 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Catawissa, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Cedar Hill, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Cedar Hill, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Cedar Hill, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:21 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Cedar Hill, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ene Morse Mill, MO | Corrects 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 CDT | TORNADO | 3 Ene Morse Mill, MO | Multiple structures damaged at Clayton Huskey Road and State Route BB. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 2 E Cedar Hill, MO | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 2 E Cedar Hill, MO | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 1 E Eureka, MO | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 1 E Eureka, MO | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Wsw House Springs, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Wsw House Springs, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Se House Springs, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:27 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Se House Springs, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:28 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Wsw House Springs, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:28 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Wsw House Springs, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:29 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 N Parkdale, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:29 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 N Parkdale, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Arnold, MO | Carport collapse. Multiple trees and power lines down, roofs blown off. Neighborhood at Vogel and Miller in Arnold, MO. |
| Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 S Murphy, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 S Murphy, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Ne Richwoods, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Ne Richwoods, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 N Otto, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:33 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 N Otto, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | 2 S Ballwin, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | 2 S Ballwin, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Wsw Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:34 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Wsw Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 W Arnold, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 W Arnold, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 2 S Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 2 S Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 E Murphy, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 E Murphy, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Mehlville, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:36 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Mehlville, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Sw Crestwood, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Sw Crestwood, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 E Murphy, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 E Murphy, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Se Sunset Hills, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:37 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 Se Sunset Hills, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 W Arnold, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 W Arnold, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Fenton, MO | |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 E Oakville, MO | Also wind damage and uprooted trees. |
| Mar 14, 9:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 E Oakville, MO | Also wind damage and uprooted trees. |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Oakville, MO | Via email: Large chunk of siding missing from home. Damage to roof trim. |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Oakville, MO | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Oakville. Multiple trees down. Time estimated by radar. |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Sw Fenton, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Sw Fenton, MO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 1 W Crestwood, MO | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Mar 14, 9:39 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 1 W Crestwood, MO | Report 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 4:03 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 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.
- 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
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
$$
Elmore3 follow-up statements
704
WWUS53 KLSX 150220
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
920 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC221-150230-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Washington MO-
920 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY
IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3841 9082 3869 9035 3864 9030 3860 9032
3859 9032 3858 9031 3856 9030 3855 9028
3855 9027 3853 9027 3853 9026 3844 9029
3839 9034 3821 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 231DEG 53KT 3825 9082
$$
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
$$
Elmore884
WWUS53 KLSX 150227
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC071-150237-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Franklin MO-
927 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for a portion of
east central Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3847 9071 3848 9071 3869 9035 3864 9030
3860 9032 3859 9032 3858 9031 3857 9031
3856 9030 3855 9028 3855 9027 3853 9027
3853 9026 3844 9029 3839 9034 3826 9058
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 237DEG 52KT 3831 9060
$$
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
$$
Elmore780
WWUS53 KLSX 150236
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
MOC099-189-150245-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T0245Z/
Jefferson MO-Saint Louis MO-
936 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL SAINT LOUIS COUNTIES...
At 936 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Arnold, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado, power flashes near
Arnold.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Louis, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves,
Arnold, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Overland, Clayton, Crestwood,
Town and Country, Richmond Heights, Ladue, Sunset Hills, Des
Peres, Brentwood, Maplewood, Olivette and Valley Park.
This includes the following State Parks...
Mastodon Historic Site.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 272 and 277.
Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 190 and 191.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3850 9052 3857 9055 3869 9035 3864 9030
3860 9032 3859 9032 3858 9031 3857 9031
3856 9030 3855 9028 3855 9027 3853 9027
3853 9026 3844 9029 3839 9034 3834 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 237DEG 52KT 3837 9049
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
ElmoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 7:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery | 45 min |
| Mar 14, 7:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Pike, Ralls | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lewis, Marion, Ralls | 55 min |
| Mar 14, 7:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Gasconade, Osage | 62 min |
| Mar 14, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Montgomery, Osage | 66 min |
| Mar 14, 8:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike, Ralls | 25 min |
| Mar 14, 8:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 62 min |
| Mar 14, 8:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Gasconade, Warren | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 8:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Pike | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Warren | 30 min |
| Mar 14, 8:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Franklin, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Warren | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 8:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 9:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 9:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Saint Louis, Washington | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 9:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Iron, Reynolds | 54 min |
| Mar 14, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Saint Louis, City of Saint Louis | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 10:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Francois, Washington | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 10:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Jefferson, Saint Louis | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 10:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Iron, Madison | 50 min |
| Mar 14, 10:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Reynolds | 16 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.