At its strongest , the tornado was an EF5 , the National Weather Service says . At least 24 dead , more than 100 people rescued after it hit , they say . Insurance costs will likely top $ 1 billion , an insurance official says . The mayor says ` ` we ( have ) gone from rescue and searching to recovery ''
At its strongest , the tornado was an EF5 , the National Weather Service says . At least 24 dead , more than 100 people rescued after tornado hit , officials say . Insurance claims will likely top $ 1 billion , state insurance official says . The mayor says `` we ( have ) gone from rescue and searching to recovery ''