Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.

Gov. Andy Beshear said President Donald Trump approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky. 

The National Weather Service is expected to survey damage in Clarksville on Wednesday after storms moved through the Louisville area Tuesday afternoon.

Temperatures are expected to range from single digits to the teens from Monday through Wednesday, and wind chills are expected to get below zero. 

With the incoming winter storm, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has now declared a State of Emergency four times in the past eight weeks because of severe weather. 

Photos from Monroe County show trees downs and parts of houses sheered off by the wind.

Kentucky’s largest school district canceled winter sports events Wednesday evening with winter weather expected.

People living near Highgrove say standing water on roads and a construction project are keeping them from leaving. 

LG&E asks people to conserve energy as demand is pushed to the limit, while the Louisville Water Company cleans up water main breaks across the city.