A violent storm system that included at least one unconfirmed tornado ripped across Kentucky, destroying homes, businesses and at least one church. 18 are confirmed dead as of Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community.

Volunteers from around the country are on the ground in Laurel County working with the American Red Cross to help tornado victims.

The lone victim in Pulaski County was identified as Melody Godby, 68, of Somerset. She was at a house in the Poplarville community in eastern Pulaski County that “exploded” in the storm, said Coroner Clyde Strunk.

People unemployed or self-employed living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a direct result of the flooding that occurred in Kentucky starting

A Kentucky woman who lost both of her parents when a powerful EF-4 tornado swept through the community of London said her heart is broken and there are no words to describe how she’s feeling since the disaster struck nearly a week ago.

FEMA representatives are canvassing Pendleton County to help residents impacted by April's severe storms register for assistance.