Storms Kill 28 in South, Midwest U.S.

By Jeremiah Jacques • May 19, 2025

At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured as a result of storms and tornadoes striking Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia on Friday and Saturday.

19 people were killed in Kentucky.
7 in Missouri.
2 in Virginia.
Dozens of injuries were also reported, with at least 10 individuals in critical condition.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said most of the destruction in his state was caused by a tornado that touched down at EF3 strength on Saturday morning.

“We have lost 19 people to this weather event,” Beshear posted on X, “each one a child of God who will be missed by their families. Please keep praying for them, the 10 individuals being treated at UK Hospital and for everyone affected by these storms.”

Only 20 mins away …. The town next to me here in Kentucky got leveled by a tornado last night ️

If you wouldn’t mind taking a few seconds…. These people could use a prayer or two pic.twitter.com/6nIMwfNlNK
— Distinguished Hillbilly ™️ (@Feral_Socrates) May 17, 2025

This is one of the many homes in London, KY completely wiped away by a tornado overnight Friday. I’m told by a neighbor that the couple who lived in this house was asleep when the tornado hit and were killed when it threw their car directly on top of their bedroom… pic.twitter.com/X5zBps4XGI
— Garrett Tenney (@Garrett_FoxNews) May 18, 2025

“I have never personally witnessed what I’ve witnessed here tonight,” Mayor Randall Weddle, of London, Kentucky, told wkyt-tv on Sunday.

What is the cause? With loved ones and friends dead or injured, and their communities in ruins, many are asking, Why did this happen? If there is a God, why do such tragedies occur? Those affected by the carnage need answers. You need answers. These answers can be found in our free booklet Why ‘Natural’ Disasters?

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