Missouri officials are calling on the federal government for help after a tornado tore through St. Louis last week, killing five people and damaging thousands of structures throughout the region.Two other people were killed in Scott County in southeastern Missouri.

Before-and-after images highlight the damage to St. Louis, days after an EF-3 tornado tore through the city, leaving five people dead.

Missouri is among the highest states with deadly tornadoes, but the data doesn't tell the full story. MISSOURI, USA — As St. Louis continues to clean up from its deadly and historic tornado on May 16, the 5 On Your Side VERIFY team wanted to know where Missouri ranks when it comes to the deadly storms.

Governor Mike Kehoe updates on Missouri tornado recovery, seeks federal aid after storms cause fatalities and widespread damage.

An incredibly dangerous day of severe thunderstorms including the potential for long-lasting, powerful tornadoes and hurricane-strength wind gusts is underway in the eastern half of the United States.

Tornadoes that swept through Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia killed more than two dozen people, destroyed homes and left thousands without power as residents began clearing widespread storm damage.

St. Louisans, particularly in north city, were facing the daunting task of recovery from the storm's devastation, many without power and few resources.

In the last week, several states across our region have faced an outbreak of severe weather and powerful tornadoes. Per CBS News, there were 177 reported tornadoes across the country from May 14 to May 20.

The National Weather Service received damage reports throughout the St. Louis metro of downed power poles and trees, large hail and damaged buildings.

A pair of construction workers in St. Louis had no choice but to sit tight when a tornado, which killed five, passed through the region on May 20.

The 23-mile-long twister claimed the lives of five people and caused over $1 billion in damages in the St. Louis region on Friday.