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Deadly Tornado Outbreak Leaves 28 Dead as New Storms Threaten Central U.S.

Communities in Kentucky, Missouri, and Kansas face devastation, while millions brace for another round of severe weather with high tornado risks.

A path of destruction is seen on Sunday, in London, Kentucky, after storms moved through the area.
Clayton Frusco, left, helps homeowner Charles Simpson remove a new televison from his property after a tornado tore through the Sublimity neighborhood along Miller Lane in London, Ky. on May 18, 2025.
Debris is piled up from a destroyed house in the community of Sunshine Hills outside of London, Kentucky, on Sunday.

Overview

  • At least 28 people have died, including 19 in Kentucky, following a multi-day tornado outbreak that began on May 15.
  • The National Weather Service has issued a Level 4-of-5 severe thunderstorm risk for parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, warning of potential strong tornadoes and damaging winds.
  • Kansas towns such as Plevna, Grinnell, and Greensburg suffered significant damage, with preliminary reports suggesting one tornado may have reached EF-5 intensity, though this is unconfirmed.
  • Infrastructure disruptions include power outages, hundreds of flight delays at Denver International Airport, and closures on Interstate 70 due to downed power lines.
  • Emergency response teams are conducting damage assessments in affected areas as communities prepare for additional severe weather through Tuesday.