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, helping with the cleanup after a devastating tornado in Laurel County, Kentucky.

Survivors of a powerful tornado that ripped through the community of London in Kentucky are continuing to look through piles of debris, and local students are stepping up to help. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne was in London on Monday and spoke with student Ashton Eldridge who said he and his friends will stay in the area to help however they can.

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

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?”

A powerful tornado tore through south-central Kentucky on Friday night, claiming the lives of at least 19 people, with 17 fatalities reported in Laurel County a

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.

Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. While Louisville experienced tree damage and power outages, no life-threatening injuries were reported. This story has been updated with new information.

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

The KSR crew is in London, Kentucky, for today’s show, live from 10 a.m. to noon. Tune in for updates from the area where a deadly tornado ravaged the community last Friday night, and where the recovery efforts are already underway.