Storms, tornadoes kill at least 17 across South

Storms, tornadoes kill at least 17 across the South By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Flood warnings were issued across portions of western Alabama SaturdayNEW: Hazardous weather warnings were taken down in Mississippi, the weather service reportedNEW: Survey teams spread out across Alabama, conducting aerial evaluations NEW: Tornado warnings remained in effect for the Carolinas until later Saturday afternoonIf severe weather happens near you, we want to hear your story. Share your photos and videos with CNN iReport, but please be careful.

(CNN) -- A band of fast-moving storms brought reports of more than one hundred possible tornadoes across the South on Saturday, toppling trees, snapping power lines and bringing the two-day death toll to 17.

Emergency crews in Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama worked to assess the damage as the storm system moved north into the Carolinas and southern Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency Friday after reports of tornado touchdowns in at least six counties.

Multiple injuries were reported in Sumter and Marengo counties, with at least one fatality in the latter, he said.

Three people were also killed in Autauga County after fallen trees crashed into mobile homes in the area, police said.

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