In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

Reed Sheppard isn't in Cabo or Cancún this spring following the Houston Rockets' elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, the Houston Rockets guard has spent recent days in his hometown,

Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Several business owners lost their storefronts after a tornado ripped through London early Saturday morning. Michael Lykins owns Adventure Pets in London, off of Highway 25. He said he came to his store after friends told him about the damage, at approximately 2:30 a.m.

At First United Methodist Church in London, Kentucky, Sunday morning, Pastor Sean Ryan questioned death and suffering and why God would allow it: “God, what are you doing and why can’t you fix this?”

Kentucky was hardest hit as a devastating tornado damaged hundreds of homes and left many homeless. At least 19 people were killed.

Powerful storms ripped through several states over the weekend, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, including in the City of London in Kentucky.

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In the aftermath of the powerful tornado that tore through parts of Laurel County, stories of destruction and heartbreak are being met with just as many examples of hope, resilience, and neighborly love.

The family said they'd come to assume the cat was gone until someone heard a faint meow from the destroyed house.

From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.

Dozens of people lost their lives after tornadoes swept through Kentucky and Missouri over the weekend as the communities impacted were forced to grapple

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.