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

"A severe, significant tornado" caused devastating destruction in Laurel and Pulaski counties in southeastern Kentucky.

A series of severe storms moved through the Midwest Friday night killing over two dozen people, including a firefighter from Laurel County Kentucky.

A powerful nighttime tornado tore through Laurel County, Kentucky , leaving behind widespread destruction with homes leveled and vehicles The twister was believed to be at least an EF3 with winds over 136 mph.