Tornado Strikes Kansas City Sports Complex

A tornado briefly touched down in the parking lots of Kansas City's Truman Sports Complex, home to Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums, on June 3, 2025. The National Weather Service rated the tornado as EFU due to minimal structural damage, but debris such as downed light poles and overturned portable toilets was seen in the area. The tornado lasted about two minutes, traveled a quarter mile, and was part of a severe storm that swept through the Kansas City metro, overturning a semi-truck on I-435 and causing power outages and flash flooding. Emergency sirens sounded citywide, and residents were urged to seek shelter, but no injuries were reported. Video and radar confirmed the tornado's proximity to major sports venues, highlighting the risk of such storms in urban settings. Cleanup efforts began promptly and scheduled sports events at the complex were postponed due to ongoing severe weather.