India, April 18 -- A powerful storm system that swept through parts of the US Midwest has left a trail of destruction in Lena, Illinois, where a reported tornado caused significant structural damage, uprooted trees, and scattered debris across the small town, according to ABC WQAD.

Drone footage captured shortly after impact shows widespread destruction with damaged rooftops, broken and debris in residential areas.

The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office said that downed trees and wires make it impossible to enter Lena and has asked the public to avoid the area.

The drone video circulating online shows entire sections of Lena affected, with homes appearing partially destroyed and large debris scattered across roads and yards. In some ar...