US EditionSevere weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky
- At least 27 people died in severe storms that struck parts of the U.S. Midwest and South on May 16, 2025, with Kentucky reporting 18 fatalities.
- These storms were part of a larger weather system that also caused deaths in Missouri and Virginia and followed deadly storms in Kentucky two months prior.
- The weather spawned tornadoes that destroyed homes in Kentucky’s Laurel County and Scott County, Missouri, and caused extensive damage in St. Louis, affecting thousands of homes and injuring dozens.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said state roads were closed and might take days to reopen, while Mayor Cara Spencer described the St. Louis storm as "one of the worst storms absolutely."
- Rescuers searched for survivors overnight amid widespread destruction, and officials warned that the death toll could rise as recovery and damage assessments continue.
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Residents begin cleanup after deadly storm strikes Scott County, Missouri - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Residents in Scott County, Missouri, are beginning the recovery process after a deadly storm swept through the area Friday night, leaving two people dead and several injured. The storm carved a path of destruction through areas like Sloanville Rd, where fallen trees, shredded rooftops, and scattered debris now line the roads. Families say they watched helplessly as the tornado approached, throwing debris and even anima…
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Nearly two dozen people died after a destructive tornado outbreak swept through Kentucky Friday night. “Kentucky, we’re starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night’s storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please ...
Beshear Commits to Residents in Laurel, Pulaski Co Tornado Path
During a 4pm news conference, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed 18 deaths so far in eastern Kentucky due to the severe storms Friday evening. Beshear says he declared a state of emergency ahead of the tornado to get boots on the ground sooner. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2352/2025/05/17215008/Wireready_05-17-2025-21-50-06_A116_20250517214533762-1.mp3"] click to download audioHe asks that everyone keep…
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