An EF3 tornado directly hit the city on May 16, damaging an estimated 5,000 buildings including homes, businesses and places of worship.

The EF3 tornado caused at least $1 billion in damage in the city of St. Louis alone. At the storm’s peak, more than 100,000 lost power. Five people were confirmed dead and dozens of residents were hospitalized with injuries.

Fountain Park, DeBaliviere Place and Visitation Park were among hard-hit neighborhoods. Forest Park, including the Zoo, see widespread damage.