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Severe weather leaves trail of destruction

Dave Freund, 61, stands outside his house in LeBoeuf Township in Erie County, Pa. after it was damaged when a strong storm moved through the area on May 1, 2017.
Dave Freund, 61, stands outside his house in LeBoeuf Township in Erie County, Pa. after it was damaged when a strong storm moved through the area on May 1, 2017.
Christopher Millette, Erie Times-News, Via AP
Walter Coleman points at the remainder of a tree limb on May 1, 2017, that crashed into his house the day before during a possible tornado in Durant, Miss. Coleman and his family had taken shelter in the living room Sunday when the limb crashed through the roof.
Walter Coleman points at the remainder of a tree limb on May 1, 2017, that crashed into his house the day before during a possible tornado in Durant, Miss. Coleman and his family had taken shelter in the living room Sunday when the limb crashed through the roof.
Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Dee Andre Johnson, 48, hauls off branches Monday, May 1, 2017, that fell on his neighbor's house Sunday morning, during a possible tornado that swept through Durant, Miss.
Dee Andre Johnson, 48, hauls off branches Monday, May 1, 2017, that fell on his neighbor's house Sunday morning, during a possible tornado that swept through Durant, Miss.
Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Members of the High Ridge fire department take a boat in at the Village Green Estates trailer park on May 1, 2017, in Cedar Hill, Mo. Torrential rains over the weekend caused flash flooding across Missouri, and as storm drains and fields continue to pour into rivers, they continue to rise.
Members of the High Ridge fire department take a boat in at the Village Green Estates trailer park on May 1, 2017, in Cedar Hill, Mo. Torrential rains over the weekend caused flash flooding across Missouri, and as storm drains and fields continue to pour into rivers, they continue to rise.
J.B. Forbes, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Via AP
Mary Adams pauses as she moves furniture out of her mother's house on on May 1, 2017, in Valley Park, Mo.
Mary Adams pauses as she moves furniture out of her mother's house on on May 1, 2017, in Valley Park, Mo.
Laurie Skrivan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Via AP
Destiny Harris is helped out of a boat by Tyshon Sykes at the Village Green Estates trailer park on May 1, 2017, in Cedar Hill, Mo. after torrential rains over the weekend caused flash flooding across Missouri.
Destiny Harris is helped out of a boat by Tyshon Sykes at the Village Green Estates trailer park on May 1, 2017, in Cedar Hill, Mo. after torrential rains over the weekend caused flash flooding across Missouri.
J.B. Forbes, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Via AP
Two women retrieve items for their neighbor from the remains of their trailer home that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on  April 30, 2017.
Two women retrieve items for their neighbor from the remains of their trailer home that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
Stephanie Quezada looks at the damage to the second floor of her father's church, Primera Iglesia Bautista, in Canton, Texas onApril 30, 2017. Severe storms including tornadoes swept through several small towns in East Texas, killing several and leaving a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes, authorities said Sunday.
Stephanie Quezada looks at the damage to the second floor of her father's church, Primera Iglesia Bautista, in Canton, Texas onApril 30, 2017. Severe storms including tornadoes swept through several small towns in East Texas, killing several and leaving a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes, authorities said Sunday.
Sarah A. Miller, Tyler Morning Telegraph Via AP
Kyle Allen walks his parents' property in Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017, looking for personal item after tornadoes hit the area the previous night.
Kyle Allen walks his parents' property in Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017, looking for personal item after tornadoes hit the area the previous night.
Sarah A. Miller, Tyler Morning Telegraph Via AP
Fallen trees and debris cover the ground on April 30, 2017, in Canton, Texas.
Fallen trees and debris cover the ground on April 30, 2017, in Canton, Texas.
Sarah A. Miller, Tyler Morning Telegraph Via AP
A woman tosses a frying pan out of the rubble, while sifting through the remains of a trailer home that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
A woman tosses a frying pan out of the rubble, while sifting through the remains of a trailer home that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
People walk through a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on  April 30, 2017.
People walk through a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
A person takes phone pictures at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
A person takes phone pictures at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
A large tree and fence line are destroyed after a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
A large tree and fence line are destroyed after a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
People look and take photos of cars and damaged material seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017. Five people are reported killed from the severe weather that has hit areas across Texas and surrounding states.
People look and take photos of cars and damaged material seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017. Five people are reported killed from the severe weather that has hit areas across Texas and surrounding states.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Cars and damaged material is seen piled up at a local car dealership that was destroyed when a large tornado hit the area near Canton, Texas on April 30, 2017.
Larry W. Smith, European Pressphoto Agency
Damaged power lines are pictured in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017. Severe thunderstorms have toppled tree limbs and power lines and caused minor flooding across Oklahoma.
Damaged power lines are pictured in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017. Severe thunderstorms have toppled tree limbs and power lines and caused minor flooding across Oklahoma.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
The toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair is pictured in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
The toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair is pictured in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
A car is part of the tornado debris field that was piled up on State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, late April 29, 2017.
A car is part of the tornado debris field that was piled up on State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, late April 29, 2017.
Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
A man walks by the toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
A man walks by the toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
A fallen tree is pictured at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
A fallen tree is pictured at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Crews prepare to repair damaged power lines in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Crews prepare to repair damaged power lines in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
A car that barrel-rolled lies in an empty field along State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, after a tornado swept through late  April 29, 2017. Fruitvale is north of Canton. The storms left behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes in and around Canton, which is about 50 miles east of Dallas.
A car that barrel-rolled lies in an empty field along State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, after a tornado swept through late April 29, 2017. Fruitvale is north of Canton. The storms left behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes in and around Canton, which is about 50 miles east of Dallas.
Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
A home missing it's roof and trees that have been stripped bare are seen along State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, after a tornado swept through late April 29, 2017. Fruitvale is north of Canton. Fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit the small city of Canton in East Texas, authorities said.
A home missing it's roof and trees that have been stripped bare are seen along State Highway 80 in Fruitvale, Texas, after a tornado swept through late April 29, 2017. Fruitvale is north of Canton. Fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit the small city of Canton in East Texas, authorities said.
Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
The toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair is pictured in Oklahoma City on  April 29, 2017.
The toppled iconic structural arch that welcomed visitors to the annual Oklahoma State Fair is pictured in Oklahoma City on April 29, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Cars and trucks are damaged as the walls blew out of the I-20 Dodge dealership after a tornado hit near Canton, Texas on April 29, 2017. The National Weather Service says at least one tornado hit Canton, while tornadoes also were reported in surrounding areas. Powerful storms swept through Canton early Saturday evening, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.
Cars and trucks are damaged as the walls blew out of the I-20 Dodge dealership after a tornado hit near Canton, Texas on April 29, 2017. The National Weather Service says at least one tornado hit Canton, while tornadoes also were reported in surrounding areas. Powerful storms swept through Canton early Saturday evening, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.
Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Water from the James River floods onto Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo. Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has declared a state of emergency because of flooding across southern Missouri. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for most of the southern tier of Missouri through Sunday evening.
Water from the James River floods onto Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo. Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has declared a state of emergency because of flooding across southern Missouri. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for most of the southern tier of Missouri through Sunday evening.
Nathan Papes, The Springfield News-Leader Via AP
Rain clouds appear over downtown Springfield, Mo., on April 29, 2017.
Rain clouds appear over downtown Springfield, Mo., on April 29, 2017.
Nathan Papes, The Springfield News-Leader Via AP
The Finley River rises as rains continue on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
The Finley River rises as rains continue on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
Nathan Papes, The Springfield News-Leader Via AP
Water from the James River hits the bottom of the Kinser Bridge on Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
Water from the James River hits the bottom of the Kinser Bridge on Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
Nathan Papes, The Springfield News-Leader Via AP
Water begins to cover the Kinser Bridge on Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
Water begins to cover the Kinser Bridge on Farm Road 164 on April 29, 2017, in Springfield, Mo.
Nathan Papes, The Springfield News-Leader Via AP
Ernestine Cook of Canton, Texas, points out the damage to spotter Michael Search of Henderson, Texas, as they inspect the damage done to the I-20 Dodge dealership after a tornado hit Canton, Texas on April 29, 2017. Cars and trucks were piled high and the service area was destroyed.
Ernestine Cook of Canton, Texas, points out the damage to spotter Michael Search of Henderson, Texas, as they inspect the damage done to the I-20 Dodge dealership after a tornado hit Canton, Texas on April 29, 2017. Cars and trucks were piled high and the service area was destroyed.
Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017. Powerful storms swept through Canton early Saturday evening, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017. Powerful storms swept through Canton early Saturday evening, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.
Ashley Landis, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017. Authorities say fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit the small East Texas city of Canton.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017. Authorities say fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit the small East Texas city of Canton.
Ashley Landis, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ashley Landis, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ashley Landis, The Dallas Morning News Via AP
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles line up at Canton High School after a tornado ripped through the city of Canton, in Texas, on April 29, 2017.
Ashley Landis, The Dallas Morning News Via AP