Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.

(Laurel County Fiscal Court via Storyful)

Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.

Laurel County officials say a tornado hit the community, killing at least nine. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has reported at least 14 dead.

The latest victim died on a houseboat in Russell County. She was running a generator after power was knocked out during the storms, and she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the fast lanes on I-75 will be closed for debris cleanup after a tornado swept through the state.

Devastating tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to help protect the community.

In Kentucky, some 14 people were killed by severe weather, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Local authorities in Laurel County, in the state's southeast, said nine people were killed after a tornado touched down.