A dramatic Wednesday in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – A powerful wave of severe weather swept through the St. Louis metro area on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4, bringing tornado threats, intense wind gusts, and localized damage, especially between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time.
Communities such as Wildwood, St. Peters, Maplewood, Manchester, Town & Country, and Washington shared firsthand photos and videos capturing the intensity of the storm, including downed trees, ominous skies, and even a brief rainbow sighting.
Photos and testimonies from Missouri residents
FOX 2 received numerous submissions from locals documenting the impact:
In Maplewood, Jens Peterman shared a photo of the dark sky looming over the city as the storm approached.
In St. Peters, both Flo Nevenhoven and Kristen Schindler submitted images and footage of the storm’s aftermath, including damage near Spencer Creek.
In Wildwood, Kristina Burger captured a large tree snapped by high winds, while Rafael Sanchez submitted a dramatic video clip from the same area.
In Town & Country, Craig Bell caught a rainbow breaking through the post-storm sky.
A viewer in Washington, Missouri, shared an image of the stormfront approaching, while in Manchester, Kristen Kunst Von Gerichten sent in a photo of the turbulent sky above the neighborhood.
From Interstates I-270 and I-64, Thomas Bendyk provided a driver’s perspective, revealing dangerous road conditions during the storm.
Watch exclusive video footage
- Wildwood, Missouri – Rafael Sanchez video
- St. Charles, Missouri – Chad Lange video
- Spencer Creek, St. Peters – Kristen Schindler video
The severe weather threat has cleared the area for now, but the aftermath remains visible across much of the St. Louis region, with downed trees and storm debris still posing risks in certain neighborhoods. Local officials urge caution while cleanup efforts continue.
