At least 40 people in seven states have died amid the severe weather outbreak, officials said Sunday.

At least 12 deaths were reported in Missouri, the most of any state, officials said.

Stevie Kara searches for personal items after her home was destroyed March 15, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

On Sunday morning, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said at least three people were killed in her state on Saturday.

“Yesterday’s severe weather impacted most of Alabama,” Ivey said in a statement. “Unfortunately, we have learned of the loss of at least two of our fellow Alabamians — one life in Plantersville and one in Winterboro.”

Ivey said 52 of Alabama’s 67 counties reported damage from the severe weather outbreak and that a damage assessment was continuing.

“The sun has risen in Alabama, though,” Ivey said. “We pray for those lives we lost, as well as those who were injured. And we pray for our first responders, emergency management officials, and linemen who are doing incredible work on the ground right now.”

At least eight deaths were reported in Kansas; six people in Mississippi were killed; four people perished in Texas; three people died in Arkansas; and four people were killed in Oklahoma, officials said.

ABC News’ Victoria Arancio