Severe storms brought heavy rain that will continue over the next several days, resulting in flooding around Kentucky. See photos of the impact.

Tornadoes were reported from Arkansas to Illinois on Wednesday and early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Across multiple states, the devastation was immense. The storms and tornadoes flattened homes, tore off roofs, collapsed a warehouse, decimated a church, and overturned trailers.

More than 45,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, mostly in Clermont County (12,893) followed by Hamilton County (9,957) and then Campbell County (9,677). It’s unclear when power will be restored, according to the utility’s website.

Portions of West and Middle Tennessee could see tornadoes and flash flooding through the weekend. Here's what you need to know.