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.

Families hunkered down in their bathrooms and emerged to find their homes gone when a deadly tornado barreled through the community of London, Kentucky, on Friday, leaving behind only foundations

Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

Kentucky was hardest hit as a devastating tornado damaged hundreds of homes and left many homeless. At least 19 people were killed.

A powerful tornado tore through south-central Kentucky on Friday night, claiming the lives of at least 19 people, with 17 fatalities reported in Laurel County a

Powerful storms ripped through several states over the weekend, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, including in the City of London in Kentucky.

At First United Methodist Church in London, Kentucky, Sunday morning, Pastor Sean Ryan questioned death and suffering and why God would allow it: “God, what are you doing and why can’t you fix this?”

Officials in Kansas and Texas are evaluating damage from overnight tornadoes just days after storms killed more than two dozen people in communities in Kentucky and Missouri.

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

Dozens of people lost their lives after tornadoes swept through Kentucky and Missouri over the weekend as the communities impacted were forced to grapple

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.