21 Dead After Tornadoes Devastate Missouri and Kentucky

At least 21 people have died after tornadoes ripped through Missouri and Kentucky on May 17, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Local officials declared the event a 'mass casualty' incident, as dozens more suffered injuries. Footage from the scene shows houses reduced to rubble, trees uprooted, and cars crushed under debris. One resident, Jack Lowry from Scott County, Missouri, described the scene as "unbelievable." "I've never seen anything like it," he said, "The wind was so strong, it felt like the world was ending." In Clear Creek, Indiana, Mycah Grandstaff captured footage of the devastation, showing the extent of the damage to buildings and infrastructure. The tornadoes caused widespread power outages and disrupted transportation. Emergency services are working to provide aid to those affected. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the resilience of the communities affected is evident in the efforts to help those in need.