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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.
Elliott, 63, often called "Kenny," died following the recent London tornado, according to a GoFundMe. His niece, Rachel Harris, started the campaign to pay for his funeral expenses, with funds going to her father and Elliott's brother, Darrell Elliott.
Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.
Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.
The force of 170 mph winds from a cataclysmic tornado in Kentucky literally ripped a married couple apart as they clung to each other — horrifically tearing off one arm from each victim.
The move will allow individual assistance to flow into areas impacted by last week's tornadoes, including Laurel and Pulaski counties.
Kentucky couple loses arms to tornado's fury while clinging to each other: 'Definition of true love'
Paul and Gail Klein's love story is not just one of tragedy. It's about the extraordinary power and enduring love that a true couple can only share even in their darkest hour.
A Kentucky woman is reunited with her wedding dress following a tornado. The woman's neighbor described the moment she discovered the gown and her mission to find the owner using a lost and found Facebook page.
Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. Surveys are now underway to determine tornado ratings. While Louisville ...
FEMA begins providing tornado relief aid in Laurel County, KY, assisting residents in person at the local library.