Missouri Natural Disasters News Monitoring

St. Louis City Hosts San Jose Earthquakes in MLS Clash

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — St. Louis City faces the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in a Major League Soccer matchup. This clash arrives with St. Louis looking for a turnaround after a tough stretch, during which they have not secured a victory …

Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes into Georgia this weekend

Air quality expected to be "moderate" Saturday afternoon. ATLANTA — Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to push into Georgia this weekend. The same northwest flow that is pushing the rain out and bringing us drier air will also transport some …

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires That Forced 17,000 to Evacuate Is Expected to Hit the U.S.

NEED TO KNOW Canadian wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are expected to bring smoke and affect air quality in the Midwestern U.S. The fires have already prompted air quality alerts in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota So far, 17, …

Missouri court ruling allows shutdown of abortion businesses

A ruling from the state Supreme Court in Missouri is allowing, at least for now, a shutdown of abortion business that do not meet minimum medical facility requirements. “We’re going to take a moment to celebrate, because this effectively shuts down …

Orlando Red Cross volunteers give aid after tornadoes touched down in Missouri

Missouri governor’s plan for new Kansas City stadiums is meeting resistance

The Missouri legislature will conduct a special session next week, with one of the goals being action of bills aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals from crossing the border to Kansas. It won’t be easy. The Missouri Independent explores the political …

Missouri Bridge Closures Preview of Major New Madrid Quake Event

If you live in Missouri and especially the northeastern part of the state, you know that one of the most important bridges in the region is now closed for a month. If you think that's inconvenient, you should know that this is really a preview of what …

Orlando Red Cross volunteers will help Missouri tornado victims

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida Red Cross representatives are springing into action to lend a hand after tornadoes recently caused destruction in areas of the Midwest and South. In mid-May, the deadly twisters claimed more than two dozen lives. On Friday, …

Several Missouri counties won't receive state assistance after May tornadoes

Several Missouri counties that suffered damage from tornadoes and severe storms learned they will not receive assistance from the state for repairs. Video above: Mobile home flips with father, son inside in Benton County, Missouri The Henry County, …

FEMA to inspect Missouri’s March disaster damage soon

by Sue Danielson | May 30, 2025 Poplar Bluff tornado damage (Photo credit: Jeff Shawan) (Undated) — Missouri property owners expecting federal aid because of storm damage and wildfires in March should be hearing from the Federal Emergency Management Agency …

10 Class of 2026 recruits who will visit Missouri football soon

Missouri football is a step behind its conference rivals in the Class of 2026, but the Tigers have an opportunity to play some catchup this summer. Over the course of the next month, Mizzou is expected to host nearly 30 official visitors in Columbia. The …

Recruiting snapshot: 10 Class of 2026 recruits who will visit Missouri football soon

Missouri football is a step behind its conference rivals in the Class of 2026, but the Tigers have an opportunity to play some catchup this summer. Over the course of the next month, Mizzou is expected to host nearly 30 official visitors in Columbia. The …

Trump Cuts Emergency Funds as Hurricane Season Starts

Two weeks before Election Day last year, Donald Trump dropped into western North Carolina, where the devastation from Tropical Storm Helene was still fresh and frustration with Washington was boiling over. If elected, Trump pledged, he would do better in …

Unemployment Benefits Available to Victims of March 14-15 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Wildfires

Jefferson City, MO – On May 21, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Donald J. Trump, allowing Missourians in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, …

SCOCOG: Apply for home down payment assistance program

In April and May, Howell County suffered from natural disasters including heavy rains, straight line winds, flooding and tornados.  Through federal funding awarded by the Missouri Department of Economic Development to Howell County and the cities of West …

Chair of Missouri House Future Caucus talks about why they exist

by Marshall Griffin | May 29, 2025 State Rep. Colin Wellenkamp, R-St. Charles (Photo by Marshall Griffin, Missourinet) A recently-formed Missouri House caucus will be looking specifically at future challenges facing the state. It’s chaired by State Rep. …

Resistance grows ahead of Missouri special session

Home/News Joplin MO/Resistance grows ahead of Missouri special session A special session in Missouri’s legislature doesn’t start until Monday but there are already rumblings of resistance. Missouri Freedom Caucus members say they are ready and …

FEMA to check storm-damaged homes in Missouri for assistance

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WSIL) -- Residents and business owners in Missouri who applied for federal assistance after the severe storms in March will soon hear from FEMA inspectors. The storms, which included tornadoes and wildfires, occurred on March 14-15, 2025. …

Missouri DR teams bring relief after record number of tornadoes hit state

JEFFERSON CITY (MODR) – Missouri has certainly experienced its share of violent weather this spring, keeping Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) volunteers on their toes. News sources report a record number of tornadoes striking the state in 2025. …

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …

Small Fix, Big Impact: ZD Stucco Repair Restores a Century-Old Home

ZD Stucco Repair recently completed a stucco restoration project on a 1920 Tudor-style home in the quiet neighborhood of Summit, New Jersey. SUMMIT, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The project addressed hidden structural issues and …

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

Survivor Assistance Available at Several Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added four new sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Hours are also …

What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties and were affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. How To Apply for FEMA …

Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight- …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Garrard County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

North Carolina Continues to Receive Historically High Emergency Assistance Under President Trump

President Trump turbocharged the emergency aid process to provide a 100% federal cost share in North Carolina for Public Assistance from the declaration date of September 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025. WASHINGTON -- In light of false reporting and charges …

Survivor Assistance Available at Three New Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added three sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and …

Stronger than the Storm Co-Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Event for Families with Medically Complex Children

Free Event for Families Set for Saturday, May 31 at University of Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, in partnership with the Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of …

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

Data Foundation Hosts Virtual Event on Climate Performance Data Accessibility

Event examines pathways to trusted, investor-grade climate information WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Virtual webinar "Increasing Accessibility to Trusted Climate Performance Data" WHEN: …

Trusted Midwest Roofing Company Opens New Location in Springfield

Shamrock Roofing and Construction is excited to announce that we are opening a location in Springfield, MO SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamrock Roofing and Construction, a trusted name in quality roofing …

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Emerges as Command Center in Tornado Aftermath

Ground-Zero Response Mobilized Within Hours to Support Displaced Families Across the Region SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck St. Louis with a force not seen since …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the …

Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental …

Dejero Webinar on AI-Powered Emergency Communication Technology Scheduled for June 18

Crucial Webinar for California PSAPs and Emergency Response Leaders Ahead of NENA 2025  WATERLOO, ON, CANADA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterloo, Ontario, May 29, 2025 — Dejero, a leader in resilient connectivity solutions for critical …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Justin Graham Expands Paul Davis Restoration’s Reach with Acquisition of Greater Seattle Franchise

Second Team in Sales Volume in the Paul Davis Restoration Network Acquires Greater Seattle Territory SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Graham, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Portland/Vancouver, …

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …