
There is plenty of energy for storms to tap into today around Des Moines. Here's what we could see.

There is plenty of energy for storms to tap into today around Des Moines. Here's what we could see.

A potential outbreak of severe storms kicked off with a tornado near Rochester, Minnesota, that was spotted on traffic cameras in the area. There have been no reports of damage so far.

Officials are monitoring rising water levels at the Hesperia Dam in western Michigan. On Wednesday, the floodwaters covered a nearby embankment and walking trail.

A line of storms brought hail to the Cleveland area.

Roads were submerged and homes surrounded by water in Michigan and Wisconsin as storms brought more heavy rain and rivers swelled. One of Tuesday's storms also spawned a destructive tornado in Union City, Wisconsin.

Watch this drone video of a rope tornado swirling across rural Iowa.


