2011 St. Louis tornado
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On April 22, 2011, a violent EF4 tornado with winds exceeding 165 mph, struck the St. Louis metropolitan area. The tornado, which was the strongest to hit St. Louis County or City since January 1967, moved through many suburbs and neighborhoods, damaging and destroying many homes and businesses. The worst damage was in the Bridgeton area, where a few homes were completely leveled.