 More than 200,000 people are still without power in Illinois, and the National Weather Service says a tornado was confirmed in Des Moines, Iowa. Monday's severe weather is also being blamed for the death of an Indiana woman. Tonya J. Powers, Fox News. Powerful thunderstorms and a tornado tore through Rome, New York Tuesday, damaging dozens of buildings and downing trees and power lines. The mayor urging people to stay out of the city if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.