More than 100 feared dead after tornadoes tear through several U.S. states

More than 100 people are feared dead after a series of tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states in the Midwest and South and transformed homes and businesses into piles of rubble late Friday into Saturday.

In Kentucky alone, the death toll is at least 80 and is going to exceed 100, Gov. Andy Beshear told CNN on Sunday morning -- making it the deadliest tornado event in the state's history.

During a Sunday news conference, Beshear said 18 counties are reporting tornado-related damage. As of Sunday morning, between 36,000 -- 50,000 individuals were without power, Beshear said.

"To the people of America, there is no lens big enough to show you the extent of the damage here in Graves County or in Kentucky," the governor said.

Several state parks across Kentucky have been opened to help house families that have lost their homes, Beshear said.