Some of the most extreme tornado damage occurred on 5/27/97 in Jarrell, TX. It parked over Double Creek Estates for 3 minutes, killing all 27 residents above ground in the core. Cattle were dismembered and skinned, and responders could not distinguish human from animal remains.
Today is 14-year anniversary of the worst tornado disaster in over 70 years. The Joplin EF5 tornado had estimated winds of 225-250 mph. It killed 158, injured over 1100, and cost $2.8 billion.
The recent Netflix documentary shows testimony and recordings from the incredible event.
It's been 12 years since the last EF5-rated tornado. Jeffrey Lechus calmly captured some of the closest footage of the May 20, 2013 Moore tornado on his way to pick up his son from school. The twister killed 24, injured 212, and caused $2 billion in damage over its 14-mile path.
Scar of damage to the Daniel Boone National Forest from the May 16 , 2025 Somerset to London KY tornado. The line of destruction is visible on satellite photos.
A significant tornado event occurred in London, Kentucky last night. So far 14 deaths have been confirmed, making it the deadliest tornado since the 2023 Rolling Fork, MS tornado.
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