Tornadoes that swept through Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia killed more than two dozen people, destroyed homes and left thousands without power as residents began clearing widespread storm damage.

A tornado hit the town of Grinnell in Gove County, Kansas, causing significant damage and leaving many without power and gas.

A powerful tornado hit the city of Plevna in Reno County, causing extensive damage but no reported injuries or fatalities overnight on May 18 and 19.

At least 10 buildings destroyed in Blanco as emergency crews continue cleanup on Tuesday following severe storms.

Additionally, there was no evidence that tornado sirens in the area had been deactivated by the Trump administration's budget cuts — if there was, the people affected by the storm certainly would have noted that fact in interviews.

An extreme weather outbreak on May 16 spawned deadly tornadoes and storms. At least 23 were killed in Kentucky, 7 in Missouri and 2 in Virginia.

Before-and-after images highlight the damage to St. Louis, days after an EF-3 tornado tore through the city, leaving five people dead.

Governor Mike Kehoe updates on Missouri tornado recovery, seeks federal aid after storms cause fatalities and widespread damage.

Significant damage was reported in western and central Kansas early Monday morning after powerful storms produced tornadoes that damaged numerous homes and brought down trees and power line.