A wave of tornadoes and wild storms continued its angry march across the Midwest and South on Sunday, raising the death toll to at least seven and leaving homes and neighborhoods in ruin.

At least four people were killed and 49 injured Saturday after multiple tornadoes and wild storms swept through Van Zandt County, about 50 miles east of Dallas, Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett said Sunday.

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She said crews were still working to assess the situation and the death toll could rise. The storms tore through an area 35 miles long and 15 miles wide, she said.

Homes were destroyed, trees and power lines downed. Thousands were without power. “The damage was extensive in affected areas,” Everett said. “I have …