Tornadoes Hit Minnesota and Wisconsin as Historic Flooding Threatens Region
A confirmed tornado tore through areas near Rochester, Minnesota as severe flooding threatens Wisconsin and Michigan. More than two dozen tornadoes have been reported across the central US from Oklahoma to Minnesota since Monday night.
A confirmed tornado struck near Rochester, Minnesota as part of a massive storm system pounding the central United States. The twister is one of more than two dozen tornadoes reported from Oklahoma and Kansas north to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan since Monday night.
Wisconsin faces historic flooding that threatens homes and infrastructure across the state. Michigan is also dealing with severe flood conditions as the storm system dumps heavy rain across the region.
The storms have brought destructive hail ranging from lime-sized to softball-sized across nearly 100 locations. These severe thunderstorms continue to rage through the central US, with forecasters warning of more dangerous weather.
Severe weather events like this can cause millions of dollars in damage and force people from their homes. The combination of tornadoes, flooding, and large hail makes this storm system particularly dangerous for anyone in its path.
These storms show how severe weather is hitting multiple states at once, putting millions at risk. Flooding can damage homes and make roads dangerous, while tornadoes can destroy entire neighborhoods in minutes.
Weather forecasters will track the storm system as it moves east. More severe weather warnings are likely.
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