Tornadoes and sever storms hit several parts of the US on Friday, leaving at least 23 dead and thousands of buildings damaged.

Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.

Volunteers from the American Red Cross are heading out from Atlanta to help those affected by severe storms in the central United States.

London resident Charlie Fletcher was at work in Somerset when his family’s home was demolished by a tornado that day. He says he was on the phone with his daughter when they lost connection - only to find out his home with his four children, wife and in-laws was swept across the street.

On May 18, Beshear confirmed the death of an adult woman from Russell County, which is 116 miles south of Louisville, bringing Kentucky's confirmed death toll up to 19, according to his post on X. The victim's age was not disclosed.