He'd just gotten off another Zoom call where Kentucky Emergency Management briefed officials statewide on potential weather threats. For a few short hours on Saturday, he and the rest of Eastern Kentucky were able to soak in sunshine and 75-degree weather.

The storm system resulted in at least 16 deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come.

Severe storms and heavy rainfall caused significant damage and flooding throughout Kentucky. Here's a look at 10 photos that show the devastation.