Storm Damage

The 1949 Cape Girardeau tornado left a trail of destruction, killing 23 and destroying over 220 buildings—one of the deadliest storms in Missouri’s history. Survivor recalls its lasting impact.

April 2, 2025, is a date that few in Southeast Missouri will forget, especially in Delta, MO. One month since the destructive EF-2 tornado, a MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) is scheduled for residents with ongoing recovery needs in Cape Girardeau County on Sat. May 3rd.

April 2, 2025, is a date that few in Southeast Missouri will forget, especially in Delta, MO. One month since the destructive EF-2 tornado, a MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) is scheduled for residents with ongoing recovery needs in Cape Girardeau County on Sat. May 3rd.

After a tornado tore through Delta Missouri just two weeks ago, residents of the town are working through the long road to recovery with the help of neighbors, volunteers, and schools that quickly became hubs for shelter and support.

After a tornado tore through Delta Missouri just two weeks ago, residents of the town are working through the long road to recovery with the help of neighbors, volunteers, and schools that quickly became hubs for shelter and support.

In response to the devastating and widespread damage caused by tornadoes across Southeast Missouri, the United Way of Southeast Missouri has created a Heartland Recovery Fund to assist residents in Bollinger, Perry, Cape Girardeau, and Northern Scott counties.

In response to the devastating and widespread damage caused by tornadoes across Southeast Missouri, the United Way of Southeast Missouri has created a Heartland Recovery Fund to assist residents in Bollinger, Perry, Cape Girardeau, and Northern Scott counties.