Severe storms swept across the Midwest yesterday and overnight, leaving behind destruction and at least three deaths in Missouri and Illinois.

According to authorities, in Crossville, Illinois, crews found the body of a man who went missing after the storms. Deputies were looking for the man in a field. They say his house is destroyed, and his wife was taken to the hospital.

In Ottawa, a person was killed by a falling tree, and at least one person was killed in Perryville, Missouri.

At one point the entire state of Illinois – from its northern reaches to its southern tip – was under a tornado watch.

A tornado was reported in Franklin County where a semi was reportedly blown over on Interstate 57 early this morning and causing traffic to be blocked.

According to Illinois State Police, the crash was on northbound I-57 at milepost 62. No injuries were reported, but traffic was expected to be blocked until at least 5 a.m.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says there are multiple reports of minor injuries and damaged homes between Ava and Elkville due to severe weather.

The sheriff’s office confirms at least five homes have damage and one has been completely destroyed. They also have reports of minor injuries due to flying debris.

Numerous trees and power lines are reportedly down across the county, and many are blocking major highways and secondary roads. Travel was extremely hazardous and residents were urged to stay out of the area so emergency responders can focus on assisting those affected by the storm.

A home near Ava was torn off the foundation by a tornado. The family wasn’t home at the time.

The home was pulled off of its foundation, part of it came to a rest in a field. Two dogs that were kenneled in the home were pulled out and were not injured.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has activated the state’s emergency operations center as local officials reported damage from tornados spawned by a late-winter storm system.

Officials say activation of the State Emergency Operations Center will ensure state agencies are in place to give any assistance needed by those affected by Tuesday’s storms.