The Road to Recovery
Desired Recovery Outcomes
100% residents connected to support
100% eligible-homes repaired
100% debris removed
100% public infrastructure restored
Recovery is moving through several phases as St. Louis responds to immediate needs, restores stability, and plans for long-term rebuilding across tornado-impacted neighborhoods.
PHASE 1: RESPOND
May–July 2025
Snapshot: Overview of the tornado zone
$1.6B+ Damaged property loss
20+ Neighborhoods
48,000+ Individuals in zone
23,000+ Occupied housing units
5,000+ Damaged structures
1M+ Metric-tons of debris
The tornado caused severe damage across multiple neighborhoods. Emergency teams cleared roads, restored essential services, and began initial debris removal to stabilize impacted areas.
Early assessments documented damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure and helped identify priority areas for recovery.
Additional actions included:
Emergency debris removal and street clearing . Utility restoration and public safety stabilization . Initial property damage assessments . Immediate relief and support services for residents
PHASE 2: RESTORE
2025–2027
Recovery efforts are focused on helping residents safely return home while stabilizing damaged properties and neighborhoods.
Recovered Residents
Keep residents safe and build a trusted path forward.
Repaired Properties
Preserve what we can, and clear what we can’t.
Community Engagement
Reopen anchors, revive businesses, and restore momentum.
PHASE 3: REIMAGINE
2027 & BEYOND
Long-term recovery will focus on rebuilding stronger neighborhoods and restoring economic activity across impacted areas.
Future work will include:
- Safer and more resilient housing
- Revitalized commercial corridors and neighborhood anchors
- Infrastructure improvements
- Community-driven planning for long-term renewal
Neighborhood Plan Areas
Planning Area 1
The Ville, Greater Ville, & Kingsway East
The Planning Commission adopted Stronger Northside: Neighborhood Plan for The Ville, Greater Ville, and Kingsway East at the December 17th meeting. This plan was co-created with residents, rooted in their vision for strong, connected neighborhoods where current and future generations can thrive.
Planning Area 4
Hamilton Heights, Wells-Goodfellow, Kingsway West, O’Fallon, Penrose, College Hill, & Fairground
Plan Area IV covers 4.32 square miles in the northwest section of the City of St. Louis. Its geographic boundaries include a western portion near Skinker Parkway, extending to Page Avenue and Natural Bridge Road. On the eastern end, the area stretches from Natural Bridge Avenue to Glasgow Avenue, and from Ferry Street to I-70.
Planning Area 5
Planning Area V includes three neighborhoods: Academy-Sherman Park and Fountain Park Lewis Place. Panning just over one square mile and are home to 4,789 residents, these neighborhoods are rich in history and distinctive architecture. Together, these neighborhoods reflect the St. Louis’s evolving social and cultural landscape while preserving their unique character.