Tornado damages over 50 structures in De Soto, Missouri
A tornado damaged at least 53 structures near De Soto County on Saturday evening, June 7, as severe storms moved through Missouri.
The twister was on the ground for about 11 km (7 miles), with the hardest-hit areas being Big River Heights Road off Highway 21 and Wilson Hollow Road. Both are around 6.5 km (4 miles) south of De Soto.
A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Jefferson, St. François, and Washington counties at around 19:00 local time (LT) on Saturday. A specific Tornado Warning was also issued for De Soto.
“Preliminary mapping data shows the tornado significantly damaged 12 structures and passed through an estimated 53 properties along its path. It’s not immediately clear how many of those are homes,” said Chief of the De Soto Fire Protection District, Tom Fitzgerald.
A full assessment of the event is yet to be completed, and more details are expected as authorities continue to survey the area.
Featured image: Tornado near De Soto on June 7, 2025. Credit: Noah Belleville
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