Emergency Update: Convoy of Hope Responds to Multistate Severe Weather Outbreak

March 17, 2025 | 3:10 p.m.
Convoy of Hope’s response to the devastating severe weather outbreak continues as families in Missouri and Arkansas face the heartbreaking aftermath of multiple strong tornadoes. Homes are unrecognizable. People are left to sift through the debris to recover any of their possessions that made it through the storms.

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, an EF-3 tornado tore a path of destruction through hundreds of homes and businesses. Relief supplies are en route to the area, offering hope to those who have lost everything.

Additional loads will leave our World Distribution Center this week to go to West Plains, Missouri, and Cave City, Arkansas — both communities were hit hard by EF-3 tornadoes this weekend.

As the scope of the destruction becomes clear, Convoy is committed to bringing hope and tangible support to those who need it most.

March 16, 2025 | 7:25 p.m.
Convoy of Hope continues to respond to the outbreak of severe weather that has occurred over the last few days. From wildfires to tornadoes, Convoy’s teams and trucks are in communities with food, water, and relief supplies to help people who are hurting.

More than 50 confirmed tornadoes struck communities across seven states this weekend, killing more than 30 people. At the same time, communities in Oklahoma and Texas are fighting deadly wildfires that were fed by the strong winds that came ahead of the storms.

Trucks filled with relief supplies continue to leave Convoy of Hope’s World Distribution Center. Teams are in communication with partners across the Midwest and South to coordinate how we can best help their communities.

As the chance for severe weather continues, Convoy will continue to provide hope in places where it can seem very far away.

March 15, 2025 | 10:41 a.m.
Yesterday, a strong storm system moved through several states, spawning multiple tornadoes that impacted numerous homes, businesses, and communities, and leaving more than 250,000 people without power.

The severe weather continues today as the storm system moves eastward. The South and East have the potential to face strong, long-tracked tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding this weekend. Convoy of Hope is ready to respond wherever and whenever needed.

With the arrival of spring comes a higher chance of tornadoes. The warm air from the Gulf mixes with cool air from the Rockies, creating the ideal conditions for these damaging storms. Though tornadoes can occur year-round, March through June — with May being the peak month — is the typical tornado season in the United States.

Disaster can strike at any time. To ensure your family has what they need, download Convoy’s free Disaster Preparedness Guide.