Beshear announces tornado death in Russell County, bringing confirmed total to 19
A 19th person is confirmed dead in Kentucky after reported tornadoes hit the state May 16 and 17, Gov. Andy Beshear posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"We've got more tough news, Kentucky. Deaths from the severe weather have now risen to 19, with the addition of one adult female from Russell County," Beshear stated just before 2 p.m. May 18. "Please join Britainy and me in praying for the families who are hurting right now."
In a press conference May 17, Beshear shared information about 18 people confirmed dead due to the severe weather event. They were:
A woman in Pulaski County, age unknown
Two men in Laurel County, age unknown
A 76-year-old man in Laurel County
A 74-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 73-year-old man in Laurel County
Two 72-year-old women in Laurel County
A 71-year-old man in Laurel County
A 69-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 68-year-old woman in Laurel County
Two 67-year-old women in Laurel County
A 65-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 63-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 51-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 48-year-old woman in Laurel County
A 25-year-old man in Laurel County
Just before 3 p.m. May 18, Beshear stated in a Facebook post that 10 people with severe weather-related injuries remain hospitalized, with three patients in critical condition. Four people were in "fair" condition, while three others were in "good" condition.
"Let's keep praying for these individuals to make a full recovery," Beshear wrote.
This story may be updated
More: At least 19 dead in Kentucky tornadoes. What we know as cleanup, storm surveys continue
Reach reporter Leo Bertucci at lbertucci@gannett.com or @leober2chee on X, formerly known as Twitter
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky tornadoes: Beshear confirms 19th death
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