A deadly tornado swept through the South and Midwest, killing one person and causing widespread damage across Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

Tosha Qualls captured the terrifying footage of the emerging tornado in Lake City, Arkansas, US, which was later shared by friend Colby George.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency in Arkansas as the storms brought down power lines, trees, and homes.

The National Weather Service issued a rare tornado emergency as a destructive twister hit Lake City, Arkansas.

The severe weather also caused devastation in several states, with more threats expected overnight.