NATION

Central and eastern US slammed by winter storm: See the damage from tornados and blizzards

Vehicles slowly make their way on Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills during Metro Detroit's first winter storm of 2024.
Vehicles slowly make their way on Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills during Metro Detroit's first winter storm of 2024.
Eric Seals, USA TODAY NETWORK
A City of Sheboygan snowplow clears the way on N. 25th Street near Cleveland Avenue, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Sheboygan, Wis.
A City of Sheboygan snowplow clears the way on N. 25th Street near Cleveland Avenue, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Sheboygan, Wis.
Gary C. Klein, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK
Steve Waak and his dog Charlie take in winter north of downtown, Friday, Jan.12, 2024, in Manitowoc, Wis. Waak said, "Its winter in Wisconsin, you've gotta expect it."
Steve Waak and his dog Charlie take in winter north of downtown, Friday, Jan.12, 2024, in Manitowoc, Wis. Waak said, "Its winter in Wisconsin, you've gotta expect it."
Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK
Visibility was reduced midday along Washington Street, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Two Rivers, Wis.
Visibility was reduced midday along Washington Street, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Two Rivers, Wis.
Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK
Snow falls on Jan. 12, 2024, in downtown Adrian, Michigan.
Snow falls on Jan. 12, 2024, in downtown Adrian, Michigan.
Mike Dickie, The Daily Telegram / USA TODAY NETWORK
A man shovels snow in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Jan. 12, 2024
A man shovels snow in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Jan. 12, 2024
Gary C. Klein / USA TODAY NETWORK
Iowa Department of Administrative Services plows snow on top of the Capitol parking ramp as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Iowa Department of Administrative Services plows snow on top of the Capitol parking ramp as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Zach Boyden-Holmes, The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
Dionisio Martinez shovels snow outside or Raygun in the East Village as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Dionisio Martinez shovels snow outside or Raygun in the East Village as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Zach Boyden-Holmes, The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
Traffic moves on I-235 as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Traffic moves on I-235 as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Zach Boyden-Holmes, The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
Dionisio Martinez shovels snow outside or Raygun in the East Village as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Dionisio Martinez shovels snow outside or Raygun in the East Village as blizzard conditions hit Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Zach Boyden-Holmes, The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
Cars drive near Phillips Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Cars drive near Phillips Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Samantha Laurey, Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK
A snowfall in Falls Park on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Sioux Falls.
A snowfall in Falls Park on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Sioux Falls.
Samantha Laurey, Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK
Schoenhard's Lawn Care worker, Adam Stanley shovels the sidewalk after a snowfall on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Schoenhard's Lawn Care worker, Adam Stanley shovels the sidewalk after a snowfall on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Samantha Laurey, Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK
A man walks his dog on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at Falls Park in Sioux Falls.
A man walks his dog on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at Falls Park in Sioux Falls.
Samantha Laurey, Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Spartanburg area of the Upstate experienced heavy rainfalls as storms moved into the area on Jan. 9, 2023. This is how the Cottonwood Trails look on the morning of Jan. 10, 2024.
The Spartanburg area of the Upstate experienced heavy rainfalls as storms moved into the area on Jan. 9, 2023. This is how the Cottonwood Trails look on the morning of Jan. 10, 2024.
ALEX HICKS JR., SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL / USA TODAY NETWORK
A plow truck clears Merton Avenue in Hartland on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A winter storm warning is in effect through Wednesday morning for much of the state.
A plow truck clears Merton Avenue in Hartland on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A winter storm warning is in effect through Wednesday morning for much of the state.
Scott Ash,  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Dana Lunde dives onto a sled on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at John Muir Park in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Dana Lunde dives onto a sled on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at John Muir Park in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK
Jason Anderson shovels the sidewalk in front of his home during a snowstorm Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Jason Anderson shovels the sidewalk in front of his home during a snowstorm Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Dan Powers, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Ryder Friend, 3, plays in the snow on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Ryder Friend, 3, plays in the snow on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Tork Mason, USA TODAY NETWORK
Stacy Griese shovels the sidewalk in front of her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Stacy Griese shovels the sidewalk in front of her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Approximately 5-9 inches of snow is expected to fall in the area through Tuesday night.
Tork Mason, USA TODAY NETWORK
A man braves the rain while taking videos of the Reedy River's rushing water at Falls Park in downtown Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
A man braves the rain while taking videos of the Reedy River's rushing water at Falls Park in downtown Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
MCKENZIE LANGE/ Staff / USA TODAY NETWORK
Darby Van Dyck, 12, catches some air in her sled as neighbor Juliet Kerr, 8, hangs on in the back after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
Darby Van Dyck, 12, catches some air in her sled as neighbor Juliet Kerr, 8, hangs on in the back after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
Lily Smith/The Register
People clear snow from their driveways along 41st Street after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
People clear snow from their driveways along 41st Street after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
Lily Smith/The Register
The Iowa State Capitol is seen from Locust Street after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
The Iowa State Capitol is seen from Locust Street after an overnight snow storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines.
Lily Smith/The Register
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
A view of Brockton City Hall in Brockton, Mass., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
A view of Brockton City Hall in Brockton, Mass., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Marc Vasconcellos/The Enterprise / USA TODAY NETWORK
A view of D.W. Field Golf Course blanketed in snow in Brockton, Mass., on Jan. 8, 2024.
A view of D.W. Field Golf Course blanketed in snow in Brockton, Mass., on Jan. 8, 2024.
Marc Vasconcellos/The Enterprise / USA TODAY NETWORK
Residents work to clear snow from their sidewalks and driveways after an overnight snow storm Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Residents work to clear snow from their sidewalks and driveways after an overnight snow storm Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
Willie Wilkerson, of FPL, works on removing a partially downed tree along North 59th Avenue near West Jackson Street as a storm goes through the Pensacola area on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Willie Wilkerson, of FPL, works on removing a partially downed tree along North 59th Avenue near West Jackson Street as a storm goes through the Pensacola area on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Gregg Pachkowski / Gregg@pnj.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
Wind blown sand starts to cover Mobi-mats and erode around a trash can at Pensacola Beach in Florida as stormy weather moves through the area on Jan. 8, 2024.
Wind blown sand starts to cover Mobi-mats and erode around a trash can at Pensacola Beach in Florida as stormy weather moves through the area on Jan. 8, 2024.
Gregg Pachkowski / Gregg@pnj.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
Cars drive down Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Ga., on Jan. 9, 2024. High winds are expected in the area until tonight, with possible gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
Cars drive down Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Ga., on Jan. 9, 2024. High winds are expected in the area until tonight, with possible gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
Katie Goodale / USA TODAY NETWORK
A couple walks a dog as snow falls in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
A couple walks a dog as snow falls in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Andrew Harnik, AP
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A sprawling storm has hit the South with strong thunderstorms and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes and tossed about furniture in the Florida Panhandle and brought cities across the Midwest to a standstill with more than half of foot of snow.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A sprawling storm has hit the South with strong thunderstorms and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes and tossed about furniture in the Florida Panhandle and brought cities across the Midwest to a standstill with more than half of foot of snow.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
A rider gets off a bus on Harney Street during a snowstorm in downtown Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
A rider gets off a bus on Harney Street during a snowstorm in downtown Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Chris Machian , AP
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo provided by Bay County Sheriff's Office shows storm damage around around Panama City Beach, Fla., in Bay County, early Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Courtesy Of Bay County Sheriff's Office Via AP
Cleveland Park floods during a heavy rainfall in Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Cleveland Park floods during a heavy rainfall in Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
MCKENZIE LANGE/ Staff, MCKENZIE LANGE/ Staff / USA TODAY NETWORK
The roofing over the gas pumps at the Food Mart at the corner of Main Street and Airport Road suffered wind damage.
The roofing over the gas pumps at the Food Mart at the corner of Main Street and Airport Road suffered wind damage.
TINA HARBUCK | The Destin Log
This photo shows storm destruction on Thomas Drive in Panama City on Jan. 9, 2024.
This photo shows storm destruction on Thomas Drive in Panama City on Jan. 9, 2024.
DeonTay Smith/Panama City News-Herald
This photo was taken Jan. 9, 2024 on Spyglass Drive in the Lower Grand Lagoon section of Bay County, near Panama City Beach.
This photo was taken Jan. 9, 2024 on Spyglass Drive in the Lower Grand Lagoon section of Bay County, near Panama City Beach.
DeonTay Smith/Panama City News-Herald
This photo was taken Jan. 9, 2024 on Spyglass Drive in the Lower Grand Lagoon section of Bay County, near Panama City Beach.
This photo was taken Jan. 9, 2024 on Spyglass Drive in the Lower Grand Lagoon section of Bay County, near Panama City Beach.
DeonTay Smith/Panama City News-Herald
This home in Panama City, Fla., on Resota Lane in northern Bay County was destroyed by the storm that blew through on Jan. 9, 2024.
This home in Panama City, Fla., on Resota Lane in northern Bay County was destroyed by the storm that blew through on Jan. 9, 2024.
Nathan Cobb/Panama City News-Herald