Media: Oklahoma and Missouri hit by killer tornadoes

[Grant]

Tornadoes and severe storms have swept across the central part of the United States, causing destruction and killing at least 16 people.

A tornado flattened the north-eastern Oklahoma town of Picher before hitting the Missouri town of Seneca 15 miles (24km) away. At least six people died in Picher and a total of 10 in Missouri. An emergencies official in Picher said a 24-street area of the town had been "virtually destroyed".
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Tornado flattens Oklahoma town

[ATO2]

Thanks for the link, Grant. I missed that on the news here.