Kentucky's death toll from Friday's wave of storms has risen to 22.

State officials say the latest death occurred in Kenton County in northern Kentucky.

The state says six people died in Morgan County, where West Liberty was hit by a tornado packing winds up to 140 mph. Five people are reported dead in Laurel County, four in Kenton County, three in Menifee County and two each in Lawrence and Johnson counties.

Forecasters say the tornado that hit West Liberty was on the ground for about 60 continuous miles in eastern Kentucky.

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