A series of severe storms swept through the Midwest and Southeastern U.S., leading to a tragic death toll of 36 victims across six states. The storms particularly impacted Missouri, where the highest number of casualties was reported, with 12 fatalities. Many homes and properties were destroyed, leaving thousands without power. Emergency management officials and state leaders are coordinating efforts for recovery. President Trump has vowed federal assistance while the National Weather Service continues to monitor potential further threats.
In a White House statement, Donald Trump said he was monitoring the tornadoes and storms, adding that 36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated.
The storms that hit the south and the midwest headed east on Sunday. More than 340,000 consumers had no power in the affected areas as of late afternoon on Sunday.
Missouri's governor, Mike Kehoe, said there was still one person missing in the state, which saw widespread destruction across 27 counties.
Robbie Myers, director of emergency management in Missouri's Butler county, told reporters that more than 500 homes, a church and a grocery store in the county were destroyed.
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