Tornado Rips Through Rochester, Minnesota

A devastating tornado tore through the hillsides of Rochester, Minnesota, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Video footage captured at 1:05 PM shows multiple homes with roofs completely ripped off, partial second levels destroyed, and countless trees snapped like toothpicks across residential neighborhoods. The twister carved a destructive path through Rochester's communities, scattering debris across yards and streets as it moved through the area. Residents are now assessing the extensive damage to homes and properties throughout the affected hillside neighborhoods. Emergency crews are on scene surveying the destruction and checking on residents in the tornado's path.