Why Tornadoes Rarely Hit Big Cities — But Can and Do

A Deadly Reminder in St. Louis On Friday, May 16, 2025, an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis, cutting a devastating path through the city. It touched down near Clayton and roared through neighborhoods including Forest Park, DeBaliviere Place, Kingsway East, Penrose, Greater Ville, and O’Fallon Park before crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. The storm [ ] The post Why Tornadoes Rarely Hit Big…