Sources: News Leader
Powerful storms and tornadoes continue across the Central United States, claiming at least 10 more lives across Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. 2011-05-25
The search continues for survivors of the 2011 Joplin tornado as 1,500 people are unaccounted for in the US town. 2011-05-24
At least five people die and many more are injured as tornadoes and severe storms hit near the US city of Oklahoma City. 2011-05-24
The death toll from the Joplin, Missouri, tornado reaches 116, becoming the deadliest single US tornado since 1947. 2011-05-23
A severe storm in Cincinnati, Ohio knocks out power to 84,000 homes. 2011-05-23
There are reports of multiple structure collapses following a heavy storm and possible tornado in the village of Richfield, Pennsylvania. 2011-05-23
Jay Nixon, the Governor of Missouri, declares a state of emergency in the state following the Joplin tornado and activates the Missouri National Guard. 2011-05-22
The city of Joplin, Missouri, is hit by a tornado, causing "major damage" in the downtown area and at least 30 fatalities. 2011-05-22
A curfew is introduced in Minneapolis following reports of looting and gunfire. 2011-05-22
Tornados hit the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, damaging scores of homes and killing at least one person. 2011-05-22