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a day ago
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EF-1 tornado damages 53 buildings in De Soto area, no injuries reported
DE SOTO, Mo. – The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down just south of the De Soto area on Saturday night, cutting a near five-mile path through rural Jefferson County. The tornado struck just before 9 p.m., with wind speeds reaching over 100 miles per hour and a maximum width of 300 yards. The storm left behind significant damage, particularly along Big River Heights Road. 'We were all very lucky, but we lost a lot of trees. And it's going to take a while to clean up,' one resident said. Lynn Lee, who lives on Big River Heights Road, described the moment the tornado hit. 'I went out on my back porch and clouds were going in one direction, and I went out on the front, and they were coming the other way. I thought, we're gonna get it,' she said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After a full-day survey, the National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's classification and its impact on Sunday. A total of 53 buildings were damaged, with 12 sustaining heavy damage. Despite the destruction, no injuries have been reported. 'All the neighbors showed up in their side-by-sides and everybody was helping everybody making sure everyone was okay. Nobody got hurt, thank God,' said another resident. In the aftermath, the Jefferson County community is coming together, supporting one another through cleanup and recovery efforts. This tornado adds to a growing trend across Missouri, which has seen a higher-than-usual number of tornadoes this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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NWS confirming tornado touchdown in De Soto, Mo
The National Weather Service office in St. Louis is confirming an EF-1 tornado has touched down in southern Jefferson County near De Soto, Missouri. The damage path from this storm extends nearly 5 miles and up to 300-yard winds. Winds were estimated to be up to 105 mph. Thankfully, no fatalities or injuries occurred with this system. However, the tornado did extensive damage to local structures, including a collapsed porch and displacing some cabins. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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USC Looking to Impress Top WR Linked to Historic SEC Powerhouse
USC Looking to Impress Top WR Linked to Historic SEC Powerhouse originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The USC Trojans have a wide range of talented visitors for the first weekend of June. But head coach Lincoln Riley and company will aim to impress one four-star projected to land at a historic SEC powerhouse. Advertisement Scott Schrader of On3 rolled out the list of USC official visitors on Friday. Near the top is Ethan "Boobie" Feaster -- a talented four-star wide receiver projected for LSU. Feaster received a 91% chance of committing to the Tigers per On3. But now his USC visit throws a massive curveball at Brian Kelly and his coaching staff. Can USC close the deal and convince the DeSoto, Tex. wideout to choose the Trojans instead? Even Feaster admitted to Jarrett Perez of 247Sports that USC is showing him a lot of love. USC head coach Lincoln Riley during a 2024 game. © Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images "I'm not going to lie, they've been trying real hard," Feaster told Perez. "I just haven't been up there in so long that's probably the reason everybody is assuming that I'm not liking them. But no, I just haven't been up there in over a year." Advertisement This will be the 6-foot WR's second USC trip. Perez, though, added that Riley and wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons visited Feaster's home before during the spring. Offensive coordinator Luke Huard paid a visit too. Simmons even offered Feaster as an eighth grade football talent. USC is indeed in Feaster's final cut. But so are LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M. The Trojans represent the lone Big Ten power still in the mix for Feaster. The DeSoto wideout plans to announce his verbal commitment on the Fourth of July. Related: USC Receives Major News on All-Ivy League Transfer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Tornado damages reported near De Soto, but no injuries: Officials
DE SOTO, Mo. – An apparent tornado swept through Jefferson County on Saturday evening, just south of De Soto city limits, leaving behind some damaged structures, but not reported injuries. Tom Fitzgerald, Chief of the De Soto Fire Protection District, tells FOX 2 that his agency's 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. The tornado is believed to have traveled seven miles, according to Fitzgerald's mapping data. He says the hardest-hit areas included Big River Heights Road off of Highway 21 and Wilson Hollow Road. Both are round four miles south of De Soto. Caught on Camera: Tornado likely struck near De Soto, Missouri There are also various damages to trees and power poles around the area. A fast-moving, tornado-warned storm rolled through parts of Jefferson, St. François and Washington counties around 7 p.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service had not formally issued a watch before the warning. Additional details are limited at this time as damage assessments continue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Tornado-warned storms hit Jefferson, St. Francois and Washington counties
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A tornado-warned storm system rolled through parts of Jefferson, St. Francois, Washington counties around 7 p.m. Saturday. The warning came without a tornado watch formally issued by the National Weather Service. FOX 2 radar indications suggest a tornado may have struck southwest of De Soto, Missouri. Damage reports are unclear as of 7:30 p.m. Saturday. ****** TORNADO WARNING When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, a radar has detected rotation or that there has been a tornado sighting and you should take shelter immediately. TORNADO WATCH In the case of a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop, but a tornado has not yet been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
