There are reports of at least 19 tornadoes across six US states, with an outbreak of severe weather causing damage across the Great Plains.<br /><br /> The worst-hit areas of the vertical strip of states are Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.<br /><br /> RT kfor: Storm damage from Leedey, Ok. Vewer says his uncle crawled out of the home with a few scrapes on his elbow. pic.twitter.com/fvUu3TPl1S— The Weather Channel (weatherchannel) May 17, 2015 <br /><br /> Oklahoma local media reports damaging hail, gusts of over a hundred kilometres per hour and flash flooding. Severe thunderstrom and tornado watches are in place across the regions.<br /><br /> 10:24pm CT: CONFIRMED #tornado located near Prue (in the Tulsa metro) is moving NE at 25 mph. Take shelter! #OKwx pic.twitter.com/NMHwJ585pb— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) May 17, 2015
