Donations will provide immediate and long-term assistance to individuals and families affected by the late April 2025 storms. Funds will cover emergency shelter, food, medical care, home repairs, and mental health services. Contributions may be directed to local relief organizations, community foundations, and national nonprofits actively working in the hardest-hit areas.
In late April 2025, a series of powerful storms swept across the central and eastern United States, leaving a trail of destruction. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods impacted states from Texas to Pennsylvania. Communities faced devastating losses, with homes destroyed, power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, and at least 24 confirmed fatalities. In Oklahoma, record-breaking rainfall led to significant flooding, while Pennsylvania experienced deadly storms that resulted in multiple deaths and widespread damage. Emergency services were overwhelmed, and recovery efforts are ongoing as residents begin to rebuild their lives.
Between April 2 and April 7, 2025, a slow-moving weather system caused widespread severe weather across the Southern and Midwestern United States. The outbreak included 156 confirmed tornadoes, with wind speeds reaching up to 165 mph. States such as Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi experienced significant tornado activity, leading to the destruction of homes and infrastructure. Simultaneously, heavy rainfall resulted in catastrophic flash flooding, particularly in Kentucky, where some areas received over 15 inches of rain. The Kentucky River in Frankfort reached near-record levels, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations.
As the system moved eastward, Pennsylvania faced violent storms with wind gusts up to 90 mph. Three fatalities were reported in the state, including two electrocutions. The storms caused extensive power outages, leaving over 425,000 residents without electricity. In Oklahoma, April rainfall totals broke decades-old records, leading to evacuations and road closures due to flooding. Emergency services across affected states responded to thousands of calls, with some areas experiencing overwhelmed 911 systems. Relief efforts are underway, with local and national organizations providing aid to those impacted by the storms.
