Significant Damage Reported from Devastating Tornadoes

Tornadoes devastate Missouri and Illinois.

Millions under storm alert.

Strong winds in Indiana and Ohio.

On Wednesday, severe weather struck the central United States, causing significant damage in Missouri and Illinois due to wind gusts and tornadoes.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions remained under alert due to the threat of tornadoes and severe storms.

From early morning, tornado warnings were issued for millions of people in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Cities such as St. Louis and Cape Girardeau in Missouri, and Quincy, Springfield, and Champaign in Illinois, were affected by the alerts.

Tornadoes devastate Missouri and Illinois

#Severe storms brought ~12 tornadoes to MO, IL, and MI in just 4 hours, with millions still at risk. #Damaging winds, hail, and more tornadoes possible. @NBCNews pic.twitter.com/9oFdZmjCya

— Stephanie Hamilton ?? (@StephanieHSpoke) June 19, 2025

In Indiana, Evansville, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne were under watch throughout the afternoon.

Additionally, Paducah and Louisville in Kentucky were on alert due to the storms.

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The severe thunderstorm alert also extended into parts of Michigan and Ohio through the night.

In Missouri, EF-1 tornado damage was reported in Pike County, according to the National Weather Service.

Millions Under Alert in the Midwest

Impressive video of the large tornado that impacted Jacksonville, #Illinois not too long ago.

?: Bryce Rickert #ILwx #severewx
Link below ? pic.twitter.com/EHtiYbeQbg

— Vortix (@VortixWx) June 18, 2025

The area is being assessed to determine the full extent of the damage, according to Fox Weather.

A video from Jacksonville, Illinois, showed a large tornado that destroyed everything in its path.

In Menard County, northeast of Jacksonville, a funnel-shaped cloud was spotted over a field.

By the afternoon, Indiana experienced intense storms with strong winds and rain.

Conclusion

Tornadoes devastate Missouri and Illinois – PHOTO: Shutterstock

Wind gusts of 108 km/h (67 mph) were recorded in Warren Park, near Indianapolis.

These storms and tornadoes have left a trail of destruction through the heart of the country, while residents await further damage assessments.

Severe weather continued moving eastward, affecting more areas in the US.