At least five dead after tornado and severe storms batter Missouri

Drivers navigate around debris in the roadway after a severe storm moved through St Louis (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

At least five people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St Louis.

The storms on Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, blew out windows, ripped bricks off siding and yanked up trees and power lines.