Devastating Tornado Outbreak Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Central US

A devastating tornado outbreak tore through the central US last week, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming at least 28 lives. The storms, which spanned several days, resulted in over 160 reported tornadoes. One of the most severely impacted areas was St. Louis, Missouri, where an EF3 tornado caused significant damage to apartments and buildings. "An EF3 tornado caused significant damage to apartments and other buildings in St. Louis on Friday." AccuWeather reported. In London, Kentucky, an EF4 tornado left a scene of devastation described by the Laurel County Sheriff's Office as a "war zone." At least 19 people died in London, making it the deadliest tornado in Kentucky since Mayfield in 2021. The video also includes footage of a tornado in Grinnell, Kansas, filmed by storm chaser Tony Laubach. This outbreak marks the most active severe weather week of 2025 and underscores the ongoing threat of severe weather across the country. Despite the tragic loss of life, the fact that no new tornadoes were reported in Kentucky on Tuesday offers a small measure of relief.