At least 15 killed by tornadoes as severe storms wreak havoc across the country

At least 15 people, including two children, were killed as tornadoes ripped across the heartland. Homes were leveled and as many as 80 people were trapped inside a collapsed gas station in Texas. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has more on the extent of the destruction.

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[EarmuffHugger]

Storm cellars were the norm & now most homes & businesses don't even have basements to keep building costs lower...

[sharonl]

I hope everyone in the path of these storms stay safe.

[YesItsReallyKeith]

you know if there is one place where bunkers in every home need to be in tornado zones !!! a bit of cement and a steel door !!!

[GoodWillPrevail]

I don't remember storm season being this crazy....one right after another! Prayers for these dear people.

[jlvandat]

Try to imagine the time and money being spent by insurance companies in their efforts to find ways to avoid covering the property damage costs.

[SpookyFears]

Year by year storm are becoming stronger

[solologging]

Praying for those in tornado alley 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[mysticalmargaret]

I'm scared for my nephew in Oklahoma! He's stationed there! Keeping him and everyone in those areas in my prayers! 🙏🏻

[darrelbailey]

Prayers 🙏 to everyone affected by these storms

[javiruiz]

Omg this is horrible! Poor people and the teen crying made me cry. Stay safe everyone

[DJBIGCG]

Hope my family in Indianapolis are safe from this weather 😢

[JWellsUp]

My prayers for these Americans who lost their life and homes.

[Supportingtruth]

The power is off here in southeast Mo... Been off since this morning. A huge oak tree just a few feet from my house blew over - thankfully it blew away from my house. It's pouring down rain now with some hail mixed in.

[kojakcountrylifestyle]

Sending love and prayers from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[marilynmusgrove]

Prayers for USA facing bad weather 🙏🙏🙏💯🔥🔥🔥💘

[jacquieclaypoole]

Sending hope and love to the families harmed by this Tornado outbreak.

[taritabonita]

Heart breaking is right and more to come! ❤️🙏

[annsumrall]

So so sad. We never had all these tornados before. What is going on

[jolfer]

Hahah so stupid including the delay of the indy are dying and losing everything....but I cant believe they include a delay of the indy 500 with all that tragedy

[dimasbeltran]

God bless everyone in the path of these tornados. May all that lost their life rest in peace. My sincere condolences to their families !!!