June 18, 2026 : Reflecting On 2026 So Far

As we load up our gear and head out to help after the latest round of tornadoes, we’re reflecting on how fortunate we’ve been this year.

While 2026 has seen its share of large and powerful tornadoes, many have struck less populated areas or only portions of communities, resulting in dozens of homes damaged or destroyed rather than entire towns being devastated.

That doesn’t lessen the loss for the families affected—every home matters, and every community feels the impact. But we’re grateful we haven’t yet seen the widespread destruction of recent years.

In 2024, the EF-4 tornado in Greenfield, Iowa, flattened 153 homes and changed a community forever. In 2025, the record-setting 1.8-mile-wide tornado in the St. Louis area damaged roughly 5,000 buildings and left about 1,500 structures beyond repair.

As tornado season continues, we’re thankful that many lives have been spared, while keeping those who have suffered loss in our thoughts. And as always, we’ll be ready to help wherever we’re needed.