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.

Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. While Louisville experienced tree damage and power outages, no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.

The relentless spring severe weather continues, with the latest severe storm threat Tuesday centered across the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys. This includes Kentucky, which just endured a deadly tornado outbreak last Friday.

Forecasters warned Monday that more tornados and storms were possible in the central U.S. as people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up from severe weather that has killed more than two dozen people in four days.

From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.

Compassion shines as Tri-State volunteers collect essential donations for southeastern Kentucky tornado victims, including food and supplies for both people and pets.

Funeral arrangements for Leatherman are to be determined. A Laurel County Fire Department major died while trying to save his wife as a tornado rampaged through eastern Kentucky late May 16 into May 17, though officials say it is unclear whether the ...

When the tornado passed, the family emerged from the closet to find the dream home they built themselves was gone.