Storms pound multiple states, causing death and destruction: What we know now

At least 70 feared dead in Kentucky

During a press conference on Saturday, Beshear said at least 70 people have been killed during what he referred to as “the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” adding that the death toll may exceed 100.

One tornado, which originated in Arkansas and traversed over 200 miles into Kentucky, is being considered by the National Weather Service to be one of the longest in history.

According to our news partner WCPO-TV, the storms hit a candle factory in Kentucky, causing a roof collapse and numerous fatalities. Beshear said about 110 people were in the Mayfield factory when the tornado hit.

Beshear said the National Guard is responding to the region.

Amazon warehouse hit in Illinois

According to The Associated Press, an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill. was hit by a tornado, causing the roof to collapse. Numerous injuries have been reported, as well as several deaths. Multiple people were reported to have been trapped inside the facility prior to being rescued.

One dead at Arkansas nursing home

Craighead County Judge Marvin Day told the Associated Press a tornado struck the Monette Manor nursing home in northeast Arkansas at about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, killing one person and trapping 20 people inside as the building collapsed.

Five people had serious injuries, and a few others had minor injuries, Day said. The nursing home has 86 beds, AP reported.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said at least 20,000 are without power statewide as of Saturday morning.

3 dead in Tennessee

The Associated Press reported at least three people were killed in severe weather in Tennessee overnight Friday.

Videos showing the devastating damage caused by the storms have been posted to Twitter by residents.

Hundreds of thousands without power

According to a report by poweroutage.us, a substantial number of power outages have been reported in Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana.