A woman looks at the tornado damage in Missouri. Getty Images



A massive storm system tore through the US over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction. The powerful storm brought tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, killing at least 42 people in eight states. Missouri saw the most deaths with 12, followed by Kansas with eight. Alabama was also hit hard, with three confirmed deaths.

In Alabama, residents described the damage as shocking. “Disaster,” one person said. “I’ve seen nothing like this since I was a kid.” The storm caused severe damage to homes, businesses, and public buildings. In Talladega County, a school gymnasium was destroyed, and a bus was thrown against the building by the wind.

The storm produced around 80 tornadoes, with dozens confirmed by weather experts. In Arkansas, two EF4 tornadoes hit on Friday, marking the first time in over 25 years that the state experienced multiple EF4s in a single day. One tornado, with winds of 170 mph, struck near Larkin, while another with 190 mph winds devastated Diaz. Both towns saw homes flattened and trees ripped from the ground.

Mississippi was also hit hard. On Saturday, an EF4 tornado traveled nearly an hour from Kentwood, Louisiana, to Darbun, Mississippi, with winds reaching 170 mph. The storm destroyed homes and left entire neighborhoods in ruins.

High winds added to the destruction, causing car crashes and wildfires. In Texas, four people died in vehicle accidents caused by dust storms. In Kansas, a dust storm led to a 50-car pileup, killing eight people. North Carolina also suffered losses. Two children died in Brevard when a tree crashed into their bedroom.

The storm also fueled wildfires in Oklahoma, where over 130 fires destroyed more than 400 homes and killed four people. One victim was Allen Ferguson, a youth wrestling coach, who died from severe burns. His son was critically injured.

As the storms moved out, cleanup efforts began. In Alabama’s Talladega County, volunteers from Revive Church worked to clear debris. James Stewart, 39, said, “I’ve seen nothing like this. It’s pretty bad.” Despite the destruction, he and others were determined to help their community.

Missouri’s governor has asked for FEMA assistance to assess the damage, a step needed to qualify for federal disaster aid. The state reported over 360 destroyed homes and 350 more with major damage.

Meanwhile, parts of the Plains and Rockies remain under high fire risk due to dry air and strong winds. Texas and New Mexico face the highest risk, with gusts up to 60 mph expected, which could turn any spark into a raging wildfire.

Despite the loss, many affected communities are pulling together. Volunteers and first responders are working tirelessly to clear debris and help survivors rebuild.

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