In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

Nearly 20 people died in at least one tornado that wound through Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on Friday evening. Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday afternoon announced on social media that 19 people

At least seven people have died in Missouri and nine in Kentucky, authorities say, as severe weather including tornadoes, hail and storms sweeps through the central U.S.