pThis is the terrifying moment a large tornado ripped through New Orleans - destroying everything in its path.ppThe tornado tore through the cities metropolitan area late last night (2203) ripping roofs off homes, flipping cars, killing at least one person and injuring several others.ppIn the video the ominous dark clouds and funnel can be seen hovering in the distance as lightning and hale rains down on multiple rows of houses.ppAn eye witness said: "We are used to hurricanes here in New Orleans but this was like nothing I'd ever seen before.pp"The destruction from the tornado has been devastating, and many people have lost their homes."ppThe National Weather Service confirmed this morning that at least two tornadoes were confirmed in the region.