Tornado Rips Through Homes in Laurel County
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Friday marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through several Kentucky communities. Throughout the week, we’ve brought you countless stories of survival and recovery. While one week has passed, it will take months, likely even years, for the community to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
A Kentucky woman is reunited with her wedding dress following a tornado. The woman's neighbor described the moment she discovered the gown and her mission to find the owner using a lost and found Facebook page.
LEX 18 has been following the recovery of a couple in their 60s who each lost an arm as they help each other through the storm.
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.
At least 19 people have died from tornadoes in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said as of May 18. Earlier that day, London Mayor Randall Weddle said 23 people had died in Laurel County alone ...
Saturday night, Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling and Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk identified 18 of the confirmed victims of severe storms and a tornado that swept Kentucky late Friday ...
One week after a deadly EF-4 tornado hit Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, the National Weather Service has updated the storm’s path.
Kentucky residents impacted by the May 16-17 storms can receive assistance through various organizations. Donations are being accepted through the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund, United Way of ...