The United States saw one of its largest and fiercest tornado events in recent memory from May 15 to 16, 2025. There were almost 60 tornadoes during this timeframe across the central US including severe EF3 and EF4 tornadoes producing catastrophic damage to homes, infrastructure and communities. . Emergency services were severely overwhelmed as rescue efforts were carried out in unsafe conditions.
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Kentucky Bears the Brunt with Rising Death Toll
While several states faced the devastation, Kentucky was hit hardest with 18 confirmed deaths and hundreds of injuries. Local officials announced a state of emergency and called in the National Guard to assist with the disaster relief effort. Schools were closed, emergency shelters were opened, and teams were searching for survivors trapped in the rumble.
National Response
The federal government was able to rapidly mobilize disaster relief. President Biden issued a disaster declaration in Missouri and Kentucky, enabling federal funds to rebuild the destruction. Meteorologists noted the importance of advance warnings and increasing resilience of infrastructure in probable affected areas.
As recovery and cleanup are ongoing, the nation is still grieving for the lives lost in these catastrophic events. click here for the source
