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American Focus > Blog > Politics > At Least 21 People Confirmed Dead After Tornados Rip Through Kentucky and Missouri (VIDEOS) |
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At Least 21 People Confirmed Dead After Tornados Rip Through Kentucky and Missouri (VIDEOS) |

Last updated: May 17, 2025 1:25 pm
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Tragic Storms Claim Lives in Kentucky and Missouri

In a devastating turn of events, storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across Kentucky and Missouri on Friday, leading to the loss of at least 21 lives. Amidst the chaos, one tornado notably passed through the St. Louis neighborhood of Jim Hoft, the founder of Gateway Pundit, sparing his home but leaving downed trees in its wake.

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London, KY as the sun rises this morning – just a wasteland of rubble after a tornado roared through the Southeastern Kentucky community.#KYwx pic.twitter.com/7yz4OgfImQ

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) May 17, 2025

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the grim news that at least 14 residents lost their lives in the state, with expectations that the toll may rise as further details emerge. In a poignant message posted on X, he urged, “Kentucky, we’re starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night’s storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families.”

According to USA Today, over 45,000 residents in Kentucky were left without power as of the morning of May 17, intensifying the challenges faced by emergency responders and residents alike.

A tornado just ravaged my home and community. Grateful that my loved ones and I are okay. pic.twitter.com/JqZROTa7En

— Dominic Michael Tripi (@DMichaelTripi) May 17, 2025

During a press briefing, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer described the storm as potentially one of the worst the city has ever faced, noting that more than 5,000 homes were impacted. “The devastation is truly tremendous,” Spencer remarked, emphasizing the urgent need for rescue efforts. “This is a hard night for many, many families. Our city is grieving tonight. The loss of life and the destruction is truly, truly horrendous. Our priority tonight and for the next 24 hours is life — protecting it, finding those who may be trapped, and getting them to safety.”

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Interestingly, a photographer capturing wedding memories in St. Louis inadvertently filmed one of the tornadoes, underscoring the surreal juxtaposition of joy and tragedy.

@lemonsphotographyllc Not the rotation directly over the wedding party #stlouis #forestpark #stltornado #stlouistornado #tornadoseason #tornado #missouritornado #forestparkstl #worldsfairpavilion @MAGGIE HOLMES ♬ This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

Reports of tornadoes were also confirmed in Wisconsin, indicating a widespread weather system. Newsweek highlights that the storm system is projected to shift southward on Saturday, posing risks of damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes to parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

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