Rebuild or leave? Tough questions, and fading hope, 3 months after St. Louis tornado
Three months after the May 16, 2025, tornado, homeowners have a clearer picture of what rebuilding will cost, and what aid is available.
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Some residents still cling to the hope that their homes can be rebuilt.ÌýBut many have already left, doubting that rebuilding is worth the effort.
The deadline to apply for federal aid from the May 16 tornado is Aug. 26; this free article explains how to apply.
Missing walls, leaking tarps and not enough money. Three months after the May 16 tornado, residents in parts of north St. Louis still face mas…
Darnell "HardTimez" Forest describes the "step-by-step" process of restoring his tornado-damaged home in The Greater Ville area of St. Louis, …
The National Weather Service conducted initial surveys in the St. Louis area and found the tornado reached at least EF3 intensity.
These are highlights of the Post-Dispatch's extensive coverage of the May 16, 2025, tornado.