The same weather system that spawned deadly tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas also killed five people in western Kentucky and left hundreds of properties damaged.
Local news reports said that people died in Mercer County, Hardin County, Hopkins County and Jefferson County on Sunday as high winds, heavy rain and at least one tornado hit areas south and southwest of Louisville. Power was out to more than 70,000 customers in Kentucky on Monday, according to news reports.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for parts of the state, opening the door for state resources and assistance to eligible residents.
Princeton and Charleston, Kentucky, were two of the hardest-hit towns, Kentucky Today and other outlets reported.
The state has seen its share of weather disasters in the last few years, such as flooding and tornadoes that heavily damaged homes and businesses, including one major insurance agency.
More property damage, winds and flooding were expected as the storm system moved through parts of the East Coast Monday and Tuesday.
Meanwhile, residents and businesses in Tallahassee, Florida, continue to struggle after powerful tornadoes hit the city on May 10. As many as 55 homes were destroyed and 640 were damaged in Tallahassee and surrounding Leon County, the Tallahassee Democrat and other news sources reported.
The Railroad Square arts district was heavily damaged and one woman was killed when a tree fell on her bedroom.
Photo: Florida State University’s Flying Circus bleachers in Tallahassee were damaged May 10. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
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