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Tornado Tracks Across Missouri and Illinois From May 19

  • Tornadoes struck southeast Missouri and St. Louis on Friday, May 16, 2025, causing widespread damage and fatalities.
  • The severe weather followed a warm front and was part of a multi-day storm event that also affected Kentucky and Virginia.
  • Seven people died—five in St. Louis and two in Scott County—and the storms damaged about 5,000 structures, with an estimated $1.6 billion in damages in Missouri.
  • Governor Mike Kehoe requested a federal emergency declaration Monday, asking FEMA to deploy six teams Wednesday for damage assessments in targeted Missouri counties to authorize assistance.
  • The emergency declaration, if approved, would provide up to $5 million for immediate response and debris removal, signaling federal support amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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GOP Senator Begs for Disaster Aid as FEMA Snubs Another Red State

Sen. Josh Hawley begged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to help approve FEMA aid for Missouri, after deadly tornadoes struck the state.

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St Louis Post-DispatchSt Louis Post-Dispatch
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US official promises to 'expedite' Missouri disaster request for St. Louis tornado

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly promises to move quickly on federal disaster declaration for St. Louis area racked by tornadoes

·St. Louis, United States
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Tornado tracks across Missouri and Illinois from May 19

Multiple EF1 tornadoes touched down in southeastern Missouri and west-central Illinois on Monday.

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GOP senator says federal government will 'need to play a big role' after tornadoes ravage Midwest

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley emphasized the importance FEMA will have to play for the Midwest to recover after tornadoes ripped through the region over the weekend.

·New York, United States
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Republican wants FEMA help after voting to cut funding

Tornados and severe storms ravaged Missouri late last week, and Senator Josh Hawley is calling on FEMA to help rebuild.

·United States
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Springfield Daily CitizenSpringfield Daily Citizen
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Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for April 29 storms

If approved, local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies could seek federal assistance for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs.

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KSDK broke the news in St. Louis, United States on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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