US EditionBeshear Confirms 20th Death After Severe Storms Hit Kentucky in May
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed on June 5, 2025, that the death toll from the May 16-17 EF4 tornado has risen to 20.
- The death toll has increased to 20 following the confirmation that an individual from McCracken County succumbed due to the severe storms that devastated several communities across multiple counties.
- The EF4 tornado had maximum winds of 170 mph, was nearly one mile wide, traveled over 55 miles, and damaged 817 homes mainly in Laurel County.
- President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration on May 23, enabling affected families to apply for federal assistance before the June 25 deadline, including Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance from June 5 to June 12.
- Recovery efforts continue with five injured people in critical condition at University of Kentucky Hospital and federal aid available for housing, repairs, and uninsured losses.
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London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims
First United Methodist Church in London held a special service Friday night to remember the 17 people who died in the EF-4 tornado that ripped through Laurel County on May 16.They lit a candle for each victim, joined together in prayer, and also hosted a silent auction and spaghetti dinner.London resident Tonya Cook spearheaded the event."I always felt like if you were able to do something for your home community or anybody else you should do it…
Beshear confirms 20th death after severe storms hit Kentucky in May | News Channel 3-12
By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story KENTUCKY (WLKY) — Gov. Andy Beshear says that a 20th person has died as a result of the tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky last month. Storms started west of Kentucky on May 16 in Missouri. The same supercell traveled more than 500 miles, bringing tornadoes to southeast Kentucky. Laurel County was one of the hardest hit areas, with 17 people dying. There were 10 women and seven men, wh…
Beshear confirms 20th death after severe storms hit Kentucky in May
By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story KENTUCKY (WLKY) — Gov. Andy Beshear says that a 20th person has died as a result of the tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky last month. Storms started west of Kentucky on May 16 in Missouri. The same supercell traveled more than 500 miles, bringing tornadoes to southeast Kentucky. Laurel County was one of the hardest hit areas, with 17 people dying. There were 10 women and seven men, wh…
Beshear: May tornado claims 20th victim from McCracken County
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear made a sad announcement on Thursday about another casualty of a devastating tornado that touched down from May 16 to 17 in southeast Kentucky. Beshear posted on Facebook around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday to announce that the latest death was a man from McCracken County. East Tennessee church collecting donations for tornado victims in Kentucky "Please join Britainy and me in praying for his family and…
Beshear confirms 20th death from May EF4 tornado that tore through Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X Thursday evening that a man from McCracken County had died from the May 16-17 severe weather that leveled towns and devastated communities.
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