During the early afternoon of Thursday, May 19, 2022, a complex of thunderstorms expanded and intensified over sections of south-central Missouri. Thunderstorms quickly became strong to severe as the complex tracked east-northeast, impacting east-central Missouri, southeast Missouri, west-central Illinois and southwest Illinois. Numerous thunderstorms embedded within the broad complex exhibited signs of rotation, resulting in nine confirmed tornadoes. Of the nine tornadoes, six tornadoes occurred in Missouri and three occurred in Illinois. In Missouri, five of the six tornadoes were rated EF-0 and one tornado was rated EF-1. In Illinois, two tornadoes were rated EF-0, while the third was rated EF-1. In addition to the nine tornadoes, several locations were impacted by straight-line wind damage. The greatest impact from straight-line winds extended west to east through sections of southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois. The most extensive straight-line wind damage was in a swath from Desloge, MO through Chester, IL. Between the tornadoes and straight-line winds, much of the damage was similar in nature, taking out several trees, damaging outbuildings, machine sheds, and a few grain silos. Some residential homes also suffered damage, largely due to fallen trees, large limbs and/or flying debris. No fatalities nor injuries were reported.

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 14:55:00 to 19-MAY-22 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DITTMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 19-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEASBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:23:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSTREET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred south of Leslie, MO in Franklin County. The tornado moved north-northwest through wooded areas producing tree damage. Maximum estimated wind speed was 100 mph. Overall, the tornado was rated EF1 with a path length of 1.27 miles and a max path width of 100 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:50:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMES BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred east of Eureka, MO in St. Louis County. The tornado formed near the entrance of the Bussen Quarry Antire Plant and moved northward, dissipating as it crossed I-44. Maximum estimated wind speed was 70 mph. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 0.14 miles and a max path width of 20 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:21:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANACONDA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down onto a house causing moderate roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:21:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOSER MILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew over a power pole as well as numerous tree limbs near Highway 185 just south of Beaufort.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:26:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFRIESBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Route AJ.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:28:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRON MTN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage occurred across St. Francois County. In Iron Mountain, a large tree was snapped. On Highway M, about a mile southwest of Frankclay, a large was blown over onto the highway. In Park Hills and Bonne Terre, large trees were blown over onto  houses causing moderate roof damage. Otherwise, numerous tree limbs as well as several large trees and power poles were blown down in Farmington, Desloge and Leadwood. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs around the intersection of La Bonne Parkway and La Marite Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 16:06:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of wind damage was reported across Olivette and University City. Numerous reports of large tree limbs blown down as well as several large trees. One tree fell onto a house in Olivette causing moderate roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 16:13:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLACK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree in Endicott Park. Also, several large tree limbs were blown down in Bel-Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 16:17:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees onto Highway Z just southwest of St. Mary. In St. Mary, a tree fell onto an unoccupied car, causing major damage.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:16:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANACONDA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down around 4:16 PM along Anaconda Road approximately 2 miles southwest of St. Clair, MO in Franklin County. The tornado produced tree damage along its path as it headed north-northwest. It dissipated around 4:18 PM just south of Route WW. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 2.53 miles and a max path width of 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER GROVES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado formed off of East Jefferson Avenue in Kirkwood and began moving north/northeastward through the Glendale neighborhood. Here, it produced tree damage, with a tree falling on a house, causing damage to the house. The tornado continued northward, crossing Manchester Road near Bennett Avenue while producing more tree damage. The tornado crossed through Old Warson Country Club and then dissipated as it crossed Litzsinger Road. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 3.01 miles and a max path width of 75 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 16:03:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRONTENAC
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief and weak tornado touched down in St. Louis County near the city of Frontenac and moved north for just over a mile. The touchdown occurred 0.4 miles southwest of Frontenac and the tornado lifted 1 mile north of Frontenac. Damage caused by the tornado mainly consisted of downed trees and snapped limbs. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 1.32 miles and a max path width of 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Tornado in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAY-22 16:06:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado with estimated maximum wind speeds of 80 mph impacted portions of central St. Louis County. The tornado developed around 5:06 p.m. 1.7 miles NW of the center of Creve Coeur, near the intersection of Kram Road and Olive Boulevard. The tornado ran nearly parallel to Timber Run Drive before turning northwest at Markaire Drive and impacted areas just southwest of North High School. The tornado crossed Fee Fee Road as it moved northwest and lifted over Seven Pines Drive at approximately 5:07 p.m. Several trees were damaged, power poles were snapped and a few homes were damaged due to falling limbs. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 0.79 miles and a max path width of 50 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.