Severe storms, including suspected tornadoes, tore through parts of Missouri and Kentucky over the weekend, killing at least 21 people and injuring many more. Officials say the toll could rise as rescue operations continue across affected areas.
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear confirmed 14 deaths in his state by Saturday morning, warning that more casualties could be reported as information comes in. In Missouri, seven people lost their lives—five in St. Louis County and two in Scott County, reported NBC news.
Laurel County in Kentucky was hit particularly hard. Sheriff John Root reported that a tornado had touched down on Friday night, leaving “numerous severe injuries.”
In Missouri’s St. Louis County, over 5,000 homes are believed to have been damaged. Mayor Cara Spencer announced that the number of confirmed deaths in the city rose to five, with two victims found in North City where a vortex had been reported. St. Louis fire chief Dennis Jenkerson said roughly 20 square blocks were impacted.
Hospitals across the region reported a surge in patients. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital received over 35 people combined.
Downed trees, broken power lines, and collapsed buildings were seen throughout St. Louis and its suburbs. Nearly 100,000 homes in Kentucky and 84,000 in Missouri lost electricity.
Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley described the damage as “devastating,” with homes destroyed and entire areas rendered unrecognisable. As the storm system moves east, meteorologists warn of further tornado activity due to unstable atmospheric conditions.
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear confirmed 14 deaths in his state by Saturday morning, warning that more casualties could be reported as information comes in. In Missouri, seven people lost their lives—five in St. Louis County and two in Scott County, reported NBC news.
Laurel County in Kentucky was hit particularly hard. Sheriff John Root reported that a tornado had touched down on Friday night, leaving “numerous severe injuries.”
In Missouri’s St. Louis County, over 5,000 homes are believed to have been damaged. Mayor Cara Spencer announced that the number of confirmed deaths in the city rose to five, with two victims found in North City where a vortex had been reported. St. Louis fire chief Dennis Jenkerson said roughly 20 square blocks were impacted.
Hospitals across the region reported a surge in patients. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital received over 35 people combined.
Downed trees, broken power lines, and collapsed buildings were seen throughout St. Louis and its suburbs. Nearly 100,000 homes in Kentucky and 84,000 in Missouri lost electricity.
Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley described the damage as “devastating,” with homes destroyed and entire areas rendered unrecognisable. As the storm system moves east, meteorologists warn of further tornado activity due to unstable atmospheric conditions.
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