Kentucky and Missouri are hit by deadly storms The Picture Show

Posted on May 17, 2025 in News

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At least 25 people have died due to storms and tornadoes in Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Officials expect the number to rise.

A home has been severely damaged by a powerful storm that hit London, Ky., overnight.

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Dozens are dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says there are over 700 personnel working to restore power in the state. He is asking the public to check on their neighbors after the severe weather. The National Weather Service says the tornado’s long path could make damage assessments a multi-day process.

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A home is destroyed after a severe storm passed the area in London, Ky., on Saturday.

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Destruction caused by a tornado in Somerset, Ky., on Saturday.

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Volunteers help clear debris from a road following severe storms last night in London, Ky., Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

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A man uses a back hoe to move debris into a pile following severe storms in London, Ky., on Saturday.

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Houses in a neighborhood lie damaged after a tornado struck in St. Louis on

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