Friday marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through several Kentucky communities. Nineteen people were killed, and many others were seriously hurt. Throughout the week, we’ve brought you countless stories of survival and recovery.

The recent tornado in Kentucky has left behind a trail of devastation, including multiple fatalities, numerous injuries, and several individuals reported missing. The catastrophic event also resulted in extensive damage to properties,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) – A husband and wife are among the 19 victims who died in an EF4 tornado last Friday in Kentucky. Richard and Wanda McFall lived in the Sunshine Hills community and died when the tornado tore through their home on May 16.

Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.

LONDON, Ky. — As a powerful tornado moved toward Laurel County late Friday, Zach Wilson drove through the storms to get to his parents.

The force of 170 mph winds from a cataclysmic tornado in Kentucky literally ripped a married couple apart as they clung to each other — horrifically tearing off one arm from each victim.

The move would help get federal assistance moving into Kentucky to help people who saw damage to their homes after deadly tornadoes and severe weather last week. There have been reports of FEMA being on the ground, so WBIR 10News spoke with some people who live in the area.

More severe weather is forecast to move into the commonwealth May 20, including in some of the areas hit hardest by recent tornadoes.

The nonprofit Mission Mules of North Carolina is helping survivors of deadly tornadoes that devastated parts of Kentucky on Friday.

A tornado relief benefit concert featuring a lineup of Kentucky musicians is set to take place Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at The Virginia in Somerset.