Severe Tornado Destruction in Mayfield, Kentucky

Widespread damage in Mayfield, Kentucky, after a deadly tornado system hit the region this weekend. This is the current state of Mayfield on Tuesday, days after the tornado struck the city.

Five states were impacted by the tornado system, from Arkansas to Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky. Major damage has occurred in western Kentucky, including the towns of Mayfield, Dawson Springs, Benton, and Bremen.

At least 88 people were killed in the storms, with 74 of those in Kentucky alone.

Disaster relief and cleanup efforts have begun in the area, with volunteers as well as members of the National Guard, out of town police and fire departments, and more partaking in efforts to bring aid to the town and impacted communities.