Responding to Deadly Tennessee Tornado

April 7, 2025 • United States
Tornado damage in Tennessee
Storm damaged homes are seen Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Selmer, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Our U.S. Disaster Relief teams are serving hard-hit McNairy County.

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Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers are at work in McNairy County, Tennessee, where an EF3 tornado touched down on April 3 and killed five people. McNairy County, located two hours east of Memphis, endured 160 mph winds, which destroyed more than 100 houses and damaged over 200 others.

Our Disaster Relief Unit #6—a tractor-trailer loaded with tools and supplies—is equipping volunteers to serve hurting homeowners from our base of operations at Love and Truth Church, 440 US-64, Adamsville, Tennessee 38310.

More volunteers are needed. Learn about how you can serve in McNairy County.

Please pray for the families who lost loved ones to the storm. Pray also for those whose homes and belongings have been destroyed. Ask that they would experience God’s comfort as our teams serve in Jesus’ Name.

This article was updated April 8.

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