Tornadoes rip through U.S. Midwest

In Olmsted County, Minnesota, sheriff's officials described 'multiple levels' of damage following the storms.

The National Weather Service had issued several emergency alerts as the massive system moved through the region on Friday and Saturday.

While the destruction to infrastructure and residential areas is extensive, local officials expressed relief that early warning systems likely prevented loss of life.

Recovery efforts are currently underway as residents begin to assess the impact on their communities.