Here is a state-by-state look at the tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that have killed at least 27 people, injured more than 500 and left hundreds homeless since Wednesday:
The following summarizes the destruction by tornadoes and thunderstorms on 15 and 16 November, 1989: Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina): Seventeen people were killed and 514 injured by tornadoes. Damage was in the millions with houses destroyed and damaged. Flooding occurred in some areas. Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Maryland): Eight people were killed and 22 injured from heavy thunderstorms and high winds. Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio): One person was killed and two people injured from tornadoes and strong winds which destroyed 15 homes and ripped roofs off of others.