The EF3 tornado caused at least $1 billion in damage in the city of St. Louis alone. At the storm’s peak, more than 100,000 lost power. Five people were confirmed dead and dozens of residents were hospitalized with injuries.

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St. Louisans, particularly in north city, were facing the daunting task of recovery from the storm's devastation, many without power and few resources.

Residents in St. Louis, surrounding areas in Missouri and parts of Kentucky were hit by destructive tornadoes on Friday, May 16. The twister left countless structures damaged, power lines down and at least 100,000 people without power — not to mention the dozens of tragic casualties that were reported.

The National Weather Service received damage reports throughout the St. Louis metro of downed power poles and trees, large hail and damaged buildings.

Initial reports of damage from Friday’s storms include downed trees and power lines, with the extent of the damage still unknown in many places.

Aerial video footage from areas in the South and Midwest, including Kentucky, show a trail of destruction left by devastating storms and tornadoes.

Preliminary information indicates there may have been a tornado that began in nearby Clayton that moved northeast toward St. Louis, possibly through parts of Big Bend, Skinker, and North

At least four people died after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis according to the Associated Press.

Residents of Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday saw fatalities due to the spate of storms, as well as at least one person in Virginia. There were also tornadoes farther north in Wisconsin.