Eleven people are dead in Missouri, and Arkansas declares a state of emergency after three killed.At least 17 people have died in violent storms and tornadoes in parts of the United States, local officials say.
“The Patrol and local agencies continue incident operations in several locations,” the Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement on Saturday, saying at least 11 people were killed overnight in the Midwestern state.
Tornado Aftermath Update – March 15 – 10:30 am
An additional storm victim injured in Ozark County passed away early this morning. Current confirmed reports are 11 deaths:
▪️ Three fatalities, Ozark County▪️ One fatality, Butler County▪️ Six fatalities, Wayne County▪️ One… pic.twitter.com/zyjYS6Stzl
— MSHP General HQ (@MSHPTrooperGHQ) March 15, 2025
The deaths included a man who was killed when a tornado ripped apart his home. “It was unrecognisable as a home. Just a debris field,” Butler County Coroner Jim Akers said, describing the scene that confronted rescuers when they arrived. “The floor was upside down. We were walking on walls.”
The highway patrol reported downed trees and power lines as well as damage to residential and commercial buildings after some areas were severely impacted by “tornadoes, thunderstorms and large hail.” Advertisement
In the neighbouring state of Arkansas, officials said three people died and 29 were injured in the storms. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency.
I have declared a state of emergency in response to last night’s severe storms and tornadoes.
We will continue to do everything possible to help affected communities. https://t.co/RJCWzZk7zm
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) Mar …