US: Deadly Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in London, Kentucky 2

A tornado ripped through London in southeastern Kentucky overnight on May 16, leaving significant damage in its wake. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 people were killed.

US: Deadly Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in London, Kentucky

A tornado ripped through London in southeastern Kentucky overnight on May 16, leaving significant damage in its wake. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 people were killed.

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is seen before President Donald Trump delivered remarks during a governors working session in the State Dining Room at the White House Feb. 21, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A flooded river is seen in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A road ends in flood in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A rescue vehicle is seen at the flooded area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A sign says "Bridge Out" is seen in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Vehicles are seen at the flooded area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

An aerial drone photo shows the flooded rural area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A car is submerged in flood in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A sign says "Road Closed" is seen in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

An aerial drone photo shows the flooded rural area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

An aerial drone photo shows the flooded rural area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

An aerial drone photo shows the flooded rural area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A rescue vehicle is seen at the flooded area in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

DNC Day One - Chicago

DNC Day One - Chicago

Governor Andy Beshear (Democrat of Kentucky) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, at the United Center on Monday, August 19, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DNC Day One - Chicago

DNC Day One - Chicago

Governor Andy Beshear (Democrat of Kentucky) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, at the United Center on Monday, August 19, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DNC Day One - Chicago

DNC Day One - Chicago

Governor Andy Beshear (Democrat of Kentucky) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, at the United Center on Monday, August 19, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Welcomes Nation

President Biden Welcomes Nation

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (R-KY) during the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in the East Room of the White House on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The Biden administration announced on February 21 that some 150,000 borrowers will receive a cumulative $1.2 billion in student-debt forgiveness under the income-driven repayment program known as SAVE. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a car destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house and vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An overturned truck is seen after heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States, July 30, 2022. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows houses destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows vehicles destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a house destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

U.S.-KENTUCKY-FLOOD-AFTERMATH

(220731) -- CHICAGO, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 30, 2022 shows a car destroyed by heavy rain-caused flooding in Central Appalachia in Kentucky, the United States. The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting eastern Kentucky rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. (Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua)

Flooding death toll in U.S. Kentucky rises to 25

STORY: Flooding death toll in U.S. Kentucky rises to 25 DATELINE: July 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-hit areas STORYLINE: The death toll from the heavy rain-caused flooding hitting Eastern Kentucky in the U.S. rose to at least 25, including four children from one family, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday. With at least a dozen more people reported missing and certain areas remaining inaccessible, Beshear expected the death toll to continue to rise in the state. Local media quoted the governor as saying that it would probably take years for communities affected by the flooding to rebuild again. Kentucky Power says, as of Saturday morning, 16,000 customers are out of power across the state. Beshear has declared a state of emergency for all of Kentucky and called in the National Guard to assist in the hardest-hit parts Thursday, and has also opened three state parks for those who lost their homes to take shelte