Tornadoes hit various US states - in pictures

  • The trail of destruction left by a tornado that hit Mayfield, Kentucky. Several tornadoes ripped across several US states late on Friday. Bloomberg
    The trail of destruction left by a tornado that hit Mayfield, Kentucky. Several tornadoes ripped across several US states late on Friday. Bloomberg
  • A damaged Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, a day after tornadoes wreaked havoc in several US states. Reuters
    A damaged Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, a day after tornadoes wreaked havoc in several US states. Reuters
  • National guardsmen block the road leading to a candle factory that was severely damaged by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky. Reuters
    National guardsmen block the road leading to a candle factory that was severely damaged by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky. Reuters
  • Dozens of people who were in the candle factory are feared dead. Reuters
    Dozens of people who were in the candle factory are feared dead. Reuters
  • Christopher Bowlin, 24, boil eggs and stays warm outside his damaged home in Mayfield, Kentucky, after tornadoes swept through several US. Reuters
    Christopher Bowlin, 24, boil eggs and stays warm outside his damaged home in Mayfield, Kentucky, after tornadoes swept through several US. Reuters
  • The tornadoes killed between 75 and 100 people in Kentucky, with reports of more deaths in Arkansas. Reuters
    The tornadoes killed between 75 and 100 people in Kentucky, with reports of more deaths in Arkansas. Reuters
  • Damaged homes and business in Kentucky. The state's governor has declared a state of emergency. EPA
    Damaged homes and business in Kentucky. The state's governor has declared a state of emergency. EPA
  • Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the tornado system was the deadliest to ever run through the state. Getty
    Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the tornado system was the deadliest to ever run through the state. Getty
  • At least six people were killed at the Amazon warehouse in Illinois on Friday after a tornado caused a major part of the building to collapse. AP
    At least six people were killed at the Amazon warehouse in Illinois on Friday after a tornado caused a major part of the building to collapse. AP
  • Emergency workers at the damaged Amazon warehouse. AFP
    Emergency workers at the damaged Amazon warehouse. AFP
  • Illinois officials said 45 people had made it out of the Amazon warehouse before the tornado struck. AFP
    Illinois officials said 45 people had made it out of the Amazon warehouse before the tornado struck. AFP
  • Officials do not know how many people they are looking for in the damaged warehouse as they are unsure of how many were inside when the storm struck. Getty
    Officials do not know how many people they are looking for in the damaged warehouse as they are unsure of how many were inside when the storm struck. Getty
  • Widespread damage occurred in Mayfield, Kentucky. Getty
    Widespread damage occurred in Mayfield, Kentucky. Getty
  • Three people were killed in north-western Tennessee while one person died, five were seriously injured and 20 others were trapped in a nursing home that partly collapsed in north-eastern Arkansas.. Getty
    Three people were killed in north-western Tennessee while one person died, five were seriously injured and 20 others were trapped in a nursing home that partly collapsed in north-eastern Arkansas.. Getty
  • One official described Mayfield, Kentucky, as the 'ground zero' of the tornadoes. Getty
    One official described Mayfield, Kentucky, as the 'ground zero' of the tornadoes. Getty
  • The damage is surveyed in Mayfield, Kentucky. Getty
    The damage is surveyed in Mayfield, Kentucky. Getty
  • Mayfield’s courthouse was damaged during the storm. Getty
    Mayfield’s courthouse was damaged during the storm. Getty
  • Roads in the town were strewn with debris. Getty
    Roads in the town were strewn with debris. Getty
  • Some buildings in Mayfield collapsed. Getty
    Some buildings in Mayfield collapsed. Getty
  • The tornadoes damaged vehicles while a train was derailed by extreme winds in Hopkins County in Kentucky. Getty
    The tornadoes damaged vehicles while a train was derailed by extreme winds in Hopkins County in Kentucky. Getty