FULL CHASE - El Reno, OK Violent Historic Tornado 5/31/2013

[@Dark-tg3wy]

to the people complaining about some of the camera shakiness... you try being chased by a 2.6 mile wide tornado. holding the camera steady is the last thing on your mind i promise.

[@izaiahbrayden63]

instaBlaster...

[@pacifiedbeaumonte]

This guy knows it all for sure because his name is dark lol

[@brenne8030]

Also take into count the year -camera and the chasers not as professional at the time, but I do not mean that in a bad way

[@baldwinserrantshot365]

@@pacifiedbeaumonte Yeah, he's Dark.. because he's as black and scary as the night itself. 🌙 🤓😁

[@jlakatos524]

Considering most people can't stand in one place and record anything without moving!

[@Hephaestus_God]

"Is it in that thing? I can't see it" no no no.... that's the scary thing with El Reno... The entire thing was the tornado.

[@lonewolf9390]

El Reno was like the whole sky just dropped to the ground from every video I've watched of it.

[@beaneatingoni1353]

So the whole wall cloud or supercell is actually El Reno tornado itself?

[@beaneatingoni1353]

How about the bear cage? Is the whole bear cage actually the tornado itself?

[@Hephaestus_God]

@@beaneatingoni1353 Yep. The actual tornado got to around 2.6 miles wide and is the widest recorded tornado is the united states history. People were confusing the actual tornado to be the wall cloud like you said. Or the outer part of the storm. When in reality it was the tornado itself at E4-E5 winds. Which is why it had a lot of storm chaser injuries and fatalities who accidently got closer than they excpected. I heard a coulple stories of some chasers confusing some large satillite tornadoes off El Reno as the real one. That is how big it was.

[@lonewolf9390]

@@beaneatingoni1353 Yep. The whole cloud literally dropped to the ground and started rotating.

[@Bootmahoy88]

Wow. You guys caught the actual birth of this monster. I’ve never seen it so clearly taped! Major kudos to you guys!!! Wow!

[@DaBears08]

It’s a strange tornado...no two videos appear alike but you’re right this vantage looks much different than the usual difference.s love the synced video.

[@LeeKiing]

@Jorge Ishaan bot

[@LeeKiing]

@Chance Riley bot

[@hamhockbeans]

Makes you wonder if this is what the tri-state tornado was like only it hit a town and killed alot of people. Back when that thing hit there was not news radio or cellphones and internet.

[@sammygirl6910]

Yeah, this is very good.

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

I was a storm chaser for 20 years and the El reno was and is one of the top two scariest and most unpredictable storms I have ever seen. The other being the day of the Canton tx chase

[@bootycatcher3000]

haha old

[@jeremyaudet3810]

I'd like to see one with my own eyes at least once in my life. but I don't want to get too close. call it a bucket list kinda thing

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

Try being 15 and surviving this alone. This was scary I’m in my 20’s now never forgot it and never will as long as I live.

[@perla_S]

Wow

[@josiahkiehl510]

@@bootycatcher3000 bro💀

[@damondriver6363]

To think at some point in this video, may be the exact moment that we lost two of some of the best storm chasers to ever live, and his awesome son. Sad sad tragic day

[@musindstupina1093]

Я тоже об этом подумала

[@beverlywest9779]

Hard to believe Tim and his team are gone. He was always about safety first. Absolutely heart breaking. ❤ RIP Tim, Paul, and Carl.

[@MrTedMcForehead]

you can say that about any major tornado. doesnt matter what the deceased persons occupation was

[@_3y]

@@MrTedMcForehead True

[@Ena48145]

What about others who lost their lives? Who didn't put themselves in danger? That's the real tragedy..

[@vero0992]

Seeing the multiple vortices from that far away earlier in the video really gives you perspective. Amazing. Respectfully, I can't get enough of this storm. RIP to those who lost their lives.

[@sbentjies]

Exactly. This is the second video I've seen of where it starts. You really get a sense of the danger of the storm from the start

[@vero0992]

@@sbentjies Yeah! Have you seen the WeatherBeat one with Heidi Farrar and David Demko? That one also has some awesome footage of the start

[@Earthaluigikidcompany]

@@vero0992 rip carl paul and tim

[@baldwinserrantshot365]

@@vero0992 Yeah, Demko/Farrar's footage is amazing and, sadly, you can see the Samaris vehicle drive by them when they're filming El Reno in it's earliest stages and when it was practically stationary.

[@bold-tiger2375]

​@@sbentjies I knew this was going to happen that day since the sun was out and making the conditions much much worse. It was muggy already as it was where I lived. I lived out in Cache with my mom at the time since I was only 13 but yeah. It was insane. And, in 30 MINUTES, the clouds were already reaching 50,000 feet. The Weather Channel's perspective of it put it perfectly when they said they'd never seen anything like that before. It was a pretty bad day and hearing that Tim had passed away just broke my heart because he was my idol when I was younger

[@nchurricanehunter]

El Reno: where the entire meso dropped to the ground and tried to kill everyone.

[@sethcourtemanche5738]

Basically with this tornado GTFO!

[@jumpscareagency6889]

Does are hp supercells

[@nyasiagrace]

I believe this is the one that was sucking storm Cellars out of the ground isn't it? That is freaking terrifying. Left a huge Trail in the ground from where it was digging up the dirt. I still miss Oklahoma and tornado weather!

[@dannygray4898]

So true. I couldn't believe how big the entire tornado cyclone was. F'ing scary.

[@irishronin6156]

The movie Into the Storm referenced El Reno pretty strongly and well, but there needs to be a natural disaster movie about this specific tornado and storm. Like serious suspense thriller.

[@saltedllama2759]

Unbelievable footage. Very few got the actual genesis of the tornado, and you can hear at 7:50 when he says, "We need to go north, man," just how baffling this storm's behavior was. The hook was changing directions, going against the path of the main cell, accelerating, decelerating... SIDE NOTE: It's absurd that this was only officially rated an EF3 because it didn't "count" until it made contact with significant structures. You know...despite being 2.6 miles wide at the base, with otherworldly turquoise glows shining through it the entire time and with winds close to 300 mph when it peaked. They need to change the way they determine ratings of a tornado; sometimes there are EF4 and 5's that (thankfully) rumble through an empty field, but they shouldn't be downgraded simply because they don't hit significant structures.

[@sleuth2077]

There are very smart scientists involved with these ratings and there is a reason they use damage as the ultimate litmus test. Tornadoes are very complex and unpredictable and can't be judged on size and wind speeds alone. Why do you think Fujita himself changed his rating system in the first place? Also, the main circulation didn't have 300 mph winds, that was measured on one of the satellite vortices. I'm just not sure why people care about the ef rating so much, bc it changes nothing about how crazy this storm was.

[@JoeBlow-jj9uu]

👀🌪100 percent agree with u

[@roxyviola3310]

This monster was very difficult to get away from it was huge unpredictable and traveled at 55mph. It’s the tornado that chased the chasers. Some chasers weren’t fortunate enough to make it out of this one. RIP Tim Samaras and team twistex 😢

[@WarhammerWings]

To quote Pecos Hank: "This is an ugly, ugly tornado..."

[@Wolverine2sweet]

Love watching his videos

[@cryoman4144]

This is gonna get really ugly really fast here

[@comicsansgreenkirby]

This is gonna get really ugly, really fast here F#%k! Someone already beat me to it

[@niagra898]

Pecos knew this was a killer.

[@timjarred5192]

He’s the best

[@fredsilvers1427]

This is the only tornado I ever ran away from. It shook the ground from 5 miles away.

[@Jet-ok7qm]

Wow... you serous?? I've watched footage of this nado so many times and it still blows my mind. It exceeds the word tornado and becomes something else entirely. It should have its own classification. The fact it wasn't an F5 is crazy - which was a formality - only because it was in a rural area. This thing needs a new scale, category, etc. It was off the charts.

[@derekbaker3279]

@@Jet-ok7qm The original Fujita Scale and the Enhanced Fujita Scale are damage ratings, and should remain that way. To change the EF scale to reflect anything other than observed damage would be like changing the Celsius scale to measure distance. Ideally, tornadoes should continue to receive an EF rating based on damage indicators, and a different scale could be applied IF there happens to be mobile doppler measuring wind speeds in the tornado 'x' number of metres above ground level (FYI, doppler radar cannot directly measure wind speeds AT ground level, where the damage is being done...).

[@tjk9263]

@@derekbaker3279 I heard that Texas A&M and other universities in the Tornado Ally area are working on a way to measure wind speeds at ground level

[@derekbaker3279]

@@tjk9263 Interesting! Thanks for sharing that.👍👍It would be awesome if that is possible, although it would only work if there is a mobile radar in the area with line of sight to the base of the vortex. 🤔

[@sukhastings4200]

One thing I learn Ed from once being on a tornado tour is you actually get a better view of them from farther away. One I saw,in southern. Kansas was rated an EF4. Glad our guide was smart enough to stay about 2-3 miles away

[@metalsonicv2.513]

That massive tornado had you fooled at the beginning, you're lucky to be alive to share the story.

[@chelsealouise2925]

My baby girl was born that day, at 10.14 GMT im in UK and I’m obsessed by watching videos of it thinking i was oblivious at the time this terror was happening across the world. Just shows some people were going through absolute hell some of us none the wiser so sad. RIP to all who lost their lives

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Scary Tornado. Rip to the chasers that died here on that day.

[@jamiethomas3768]

Tomorrow will be the anniversary of that thing.....

[@Wolverine2sweet]

The day we lost Tim, his son and Carl three great storm chasers 😔

[@WookieeBlaylock]

Keith Grillman I’m so sorry to hear that :(

[@obseverviewer685]

Anniversary of Some smart folks. And some not so smart.

[@gc7520]

@@obseverviewer685 this thing wasn’t checking iq levels.

[@skrublordnord69]

@@obseverviewer685 you aren't so smart either. Otherwise you would've shown some more respect.

[@Jeri_C11]

Kudos to your decision to stay safe. This tornado was very dangerous & kept quickly changing its direction & speed. It changed direction 360 degrees at one point. This was the tornado that killed 4 storm chasers. Leaving quickly probably saved your lives. That shows intelligence & common sense. There will always be other storms for you guys. Your vide are really great so I’d like you all to love to do another one! 🌪🌪👀😬😬😳😳😳🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏻

[@goatgamingyt2964]

yeah wasnt this the one who killed them 2 big storm chaser them two famous ones?

[@roxyviola3310]

@@goatgamingyt2964 yes Tim samaras his son and his meteorologist buddy that were all part of team Twistex. Tim was and will always be a legend. The irony about this is that he is known to be one of the safest tornado chasers. This monster chased the chasers most all of them were trying to get out of its way.

[@goatgamingyt2964]

@@roxyviola3310 yeah I remember them saying it was like something they never seen before or something the way it kept just switching directions

[@etheriusmoon1809]

Yeah chasing this one was not worth it

[@kaelynjacksonn]

twistex got caught in one of the many vortices. there’s no way they could’ve predicted that. this tornado was the worst possible situation for chasers. mike bettes got caught and his suv flipped. he was lucky he was in a larger vehicle, twistex sadly wasn’t that lucky. they were in a chevy cobalt i believe

[@kellyvh7660]

As a mother, I love the way he calls his Mother to let her know how hes doing in this scary night

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

THIS. That “hey, mom,” at 30:20 or so! And the “I-love-you”s. 💌

[@lizerbeams]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@karmynward687]

This was a terrifying, heartbreaking tragedy. I still feel for all of those who went through this horrible disaster. If you or someone you knew went through this I'm very sorry. I can't imagine how scary this was for those amongst it, how devastating it was for those who lost anyone, and how harsh the memory of it is. I didn't go through it myself, but was scared to death and heartbroken for everyone involved.

[@creamofthecrop6743]

I heard second hand that a relative or just a friend of my grandmother who barely survived an f4 tornado ripping her workplace to shreds in 1985 that it was so terrifying that she would rather die than live through another tornado. I personally was in a close and very intense lightning storm when I was a kid (no on actually got hurt) and for a few years I would become physically sick with anxiety at the hint of a thunderstorm

[@LickTheShaft]

I was in El Reno this day working with my oilfield crew. We had to emergency vacate the location we were at 18 miles or so west of the city because of another tornado that was headed straight for us, and we drove up on this monster just as it was touching down. It was most definitely an unforgettable day,

[@ItalianCountryball11]

@@LickTheShaft I bet it was

[@cix9420]

Super powerful, you guys are extremely lucky you escaped, the wind speeds in the vortices exceeded 300 mph and you're lucky that one of those didn't reach out to you like they did to Tim Samara's and his crew, Twistex. RIP Twistex

[@mariagilligan7133]

Jjjjjkkk

[@kaelynjacksonn]

extremely lucky. this storm was one of the most unpredictable ones i’ve seen. from a horseshoe-like path to the multiple vortices reaching out erratically, this was one of the worst possible situations for chasers. twistex was one of the most intelligent groups and they still got caught in it. rest in peace to all of the souls lost that day.

[@sukhastings4200]

Or Mike Bettes and his great tornado hunt crew, whose SUV got rolled roughly 200yds by a satellite tornado.

[@damienalicea8696]

​@@sukhastings4200 But they are survived, TWISTEX Crew was unfortunately.

[@BinThereDumpThatShop]

@@sukhastings4200Mike Bets was actually hit by the main wedge if not a direct satellite hit on camera Them not getting sucked up is what saved them That guy that died trying to chase for the first time took most of the damage off Mike Bets Crew

[@gemini-vibes6118]

Awesome footage. Some of the best taken of this deadly monster. Love getting a notification from this channel. Been watching you guys ever since you filmed the may 22 2011 Joplin tornado. Keep up the good work.

[@bramblebabe1352]

I feel like people always need a full tank of gas in these sorts of places just in case this happens.

[@catpoke9557]

A lot of people who live in areas with a lot of tornadoes underestimate them. They go their whole life without their house being hit by one so they think "Statistically, it probably won't even get near me," which is true, but it's always only probably. Anyways, the result is they hide in their closet as if that will save them from anything beyond an EF1 or EF2. It's mostly a coping mechanism if anything. Your closet might protect you from debris (if you're lucky) but if the tornado itself hits you're dead or injured, depending on how bad the tornado is. They just... don't run away. It's scary when you're a little kid and everyone just hides in the closet while you know that in a true disaster, that will NOT be enough. Nobody is keeping watch for tornadoes to see if it's time to run, they're just sitting there in the closet not knowing if impending doom is edging closer or not. At least, that's what it was like in my experience. I think I was traumatized by how much this happened lol. Luckily I haven't been hit by, or even seen, a tornado yet. I wonder how many may have passed by the house while I was in that closet though... There's at least one incident I can think of where it seems a tornado did touch down for a few seconds on our carport.

[@dennyross2629]

I have to admit you guys are awesome at staying out of the rain which is actually a good chaser lesson alone. Thank you for sharing guys and aren’t you the same guys who got the Joplin on video as it began? Exactly. Craziness.

[@cobrasvt347]

Man what sad memories that brings back. I feel for the people who had to endure that horrible day.

[@charlyoak2685]

A huge part of Oklahoma history. Must have been exciting being a part of that and capturing it on video and pics. The extended video of varying car interior and clothing items was a bit irritating, but kinda realistic for most people in that situation... added to the drama that must have riveted everyone witnessing, chasing, or fleeing from that monster. Good work, gentlemen. Thanks for sharing!

[@streamofawareness]

That thing was the Godzilla of tornadoes.

[@jerodwolford2743]

Size wise yes. Violence wise you'd have to look back 95 years ago to the tri state tornado. Over 600 people died from it and caused $2.2 billion estimated for inflation.

[@blyat4842]

Imagine if that thing went through a major metropolitan area

[@mattieice4689]

@@jerodwolford2743 Whoop de doo. This was the largest tornado ever recorded with over 300 MPH winds…

[@sethcourtemanche5738]

Try the King ghidorah of tornadoes

[@bea2307]

Incredible footage. No two videos of this thing ever look the same.

[@KaileyB616]

It is crazy how from every angle it looks completely different

[@mattb6646]

Being next to this tornado must have felt like the end of the world... a 2.4mile wide tornado... holy shit.

[@mattb6646]

@Ryan O'Toole yeah, but it was still just a cluster of tornadoes, so really 2.6 was the width of the path of destructions and not really the edges of one single tornado, but youre right ive seen it called 2.6miles and 2.4miles... either way it was a freaking beast

[@mariecook7910]

The true power of one of nature's most devastating and destructive forces is by far still magnificent to watch it come together and form. Truly in awe of what you do and my sincere condolences on those who lost their lives. Your footage is magnificent! Stay safe chasing and always live to film another day as there will be other storms.

[@brian70Cuda]

This was an instant thumbs up! I watched every vid from this I can find. Thank you:)

[@inbetweenmeetings]

This was one of the most unpredictable tornadoes in history! It changed direction numerous times, and it’s multiple vortices made it that much more deadly. It was almost 3 miles wide and became completely rain wrapped at one point making it difficult to see. Wind speeds reached well over 300 mph! This tornado always captures my attention no matter how many videos I’ve already watched on it!

[@urmamasmamasmama]

Thanks for the video. We don't get many tornadoes up here in Connecticut. Tornadoes are insane!

[@jerodwolford2743]

@@KS-xo3oh I know it ain't CT but PA had a couple I think two years ago. I remember the one in May I think. My school actually did a tornado lock down or whatever you called it. It wasn't actually a drill tho I thought it was lol. It actually hit like 20 miles away about 3 or 4 counties over im pretty sure. It was pretty wild. I think it was an EF2. I wouldnt imagine it'd be stronger than that. The strongest we'd get would be an EF3. Thank the alps for that one.

[@jerodwolford2743]

@@KS-xo3oh I stand corrected. The only F5 Pennsylvania had was back in 85 and was also the deadliest of that year. It touched down in OH and crossed over down below Pittsburg. Killed 18 injured 310.

[@possibleproblem479]

@@KS-xo3oh i had kinda the same realization about where i live. i didnt think oregon got tornadoes but apparently portland saw an ef3. down where i live, albeit rare, theres some pretty big ones i guess. crazy to think about

[@brendalucian6219]

I remember the tornado that came through Connecticut in 1989.The green in downtown Waterbury looked like it got hit with a bomb.

[@kane3148]

_yo mama_

[@sandrakimball518]

May the Twistex team rest in peace. They were among the best. This tornado took many people by surprise. The personality of this storm, and its sheer size made this weather event quite interesting. I enjoyed watching its formation, the way the multiple vortices were spiraling around gracefully gave the appearance of dancing ghosts. ... ENCHANTING! 🌬🌪

[@Kyle-gb9dq]

Like they were chasing each other, too

[@mrsim1976]

Dark sky and greenish clouds seem apocalyptic ! Great job guys !

[@CJW0056]

Whoa! Look at the shift in color of the sky when he turns around at 20:36

[@jencameron8124]

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. We get nor'easters and other crazy weather systems but nothing remotely like this. I would probably just stand there and stare at it in awe! Your channel is fantastic and has some of the best tornado footage I've ever seen!!

[@kylehearnsberger9883]

I noticed the short time of green skies before the tornado was seen. That was creepy.

[@Maibu-OReiley]

Storm chaser at 0:54 was hauling ass, you can tell it was a chaser by the mini Doppler on his roof.

[@revenevan11]

Good eye!

[@niagra898]

I think that..”Get to the highway” order saved ya some tornado drama..the very bad kind.Good call,this kids really good-many more experienced chasers did not fair as well.I think he’s gonna be one of the greats years from now.

[@revenevan11]

I agree, with everything that happened that day in perspective (20/20 hindsight and all that), hearing "NO, get to the highway!" Almost gave me chills.

[@Despond]

Insane footage, what a privilege to be able to witness this in such detail from the comfort of home.

[@mjl1966y]

smart kids - kept their distance. Stayed out of the rain curtain. Good lads, that's the way now.

[@cindycarr3460]

It’s creepy the way they come down and dance around in a circle😱

[@mattb6646]

Thats just because it was a multiple vortices tornado that turned into a giant one.. but yes it was eerie

[@artnote713]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sammygirl6910]

The speed, good lord.

[@kyleparker733]

I've heard it referred to as dead man walking

[@shonnamay8331]

I felt major anxiety watching this! Seeing those transformers lighting up , knowing because they were being tore up, and that monster is getting closer and closer, wow, excellent footage !

[@garysprandel1817]

Kind of going over the El Reno video with the 10 year mark closing in. From a purely layman's perspective this monster caught a lot of veteran, experienced chasers totally by surprise by breaking all " rules " of what tornadoes do. It's always struck me watching the video of the initial touchdown when the chasers zoom out to realize the tornado they're focusing on is effectively one of those little needle vortices often seen at the center of the vortex and that the real tornado was mistaken for the wall cloud until it started to drop.

[@ecardona53]

I love how at 4:57 this fella gets interrupted by a cannon shot of a thunder clap and just pauses for a moment like his day has been mildly inconvenienced...

[@deimondrawsproductions]

I havent seen one this clear with it forming and all! Tornados was and still is one of my hyperfixations- this event being the biggest of the tornado events I fully hyperfixate on.

[@user-ge1yj7vr3e]

I live in Yukon and this tornado was on a direct path to hit us. It dissipated not even a quarter mile from my house. Crazy to think about.

[@ellaroberts1812]

"Thank you for calling your Mom"... and thank you for doing this🤗

[@CoastalStormChasing]

That must have been an incredible sight to see man I haven't seen this video yet but the rate at which it grew so fast man, impressive. I chase where I'm from most of the tornados I chase are rain wrapped and weak

[@Just_andy588]

Just be careful with the rain wrapped tornados 🌪 they can be very sneaky little devils

[@eboniestevenson231]

@@Just_andy588 so true. Cause the El Reno was a rain wrapped twister as well.

[@bbs5400]

21:00 Man, that color is insane, I've never seen anything like that whatsoever(yes, I know it happens during hail storms, I'm talking about the intensity. No, it's not from storms that produce tornados, it's just a coincidence that storms that produce hail are also the ones that produce tornados)

[@SandvichMuncher]

You got some great shots of this bastard of a tornado. Keep up the work, and don't let the negative comments stop y'all. Do what you love, be careful, and keep getting that experience!!! You're out there living my dream!!!

[@jaef764]

I'm 17 years old I was 9 when that happened I lived in El Reno and my family and I skipped town to avoid it

[@ShanFerguson]

The view at the 10:12 mark may be the best video I've seen of this beast.

[@CenturionYT_Official]

For those who know very little about the El Reno Tornado of 2013. It was a 2.6 mile wide MULTI VORTEX tornado. So it had several other vortex within itself. It had a windspeed of over 300 mph, even though it made only an EF3, it was so wide, barely visible due to the rain and it was extremely unpredictable. It could accelerate, then decelerate, then switch direction and did so numerous times. It killed 3 well known storm chasers because of how unpredictable, and also a fellow amateur chaser.

[@JosBroder]

Most tornados get chased. El Reno said, “Not today little humans, not today.”

[@wewinusa]

Wow, the boys story about his mother protecting him cut me deep. That mothers love was more powerful than that tornado.

[@ethanandersonsongwriterame7403]

Pecos Hank I give it to you you were right my dude you were right

[@lolguytiger45]

Definitely capable of F5 damage, it was just in open country and if it went into a more populated area it would have been absolutely devastating. I think this is the most powerful storm ever.

[@starzrvv]

if it went into a city then it would definitely be the most devastating tornado ever

[@kevinjoyce285]

There were reportedly 296 mph winds or 302 winds in the tornado itself. Vortices were EF4 at 174 strength.

[@tridos2574]

If it hit a town, it would've engulfed the entire town around its circulation and caused horrifying damage. The circulation is the main vortex, but the little (almost a mile wide) subvorticies were much violent and faster. If it lasted longer and went to populated areas, it would've been the worst tornado of humankind.

[@brenne8030]

And every tornado I’m always amazed at cars driving fast through town not knowing where they’re going I think we all should listen to the radio more

[@dem0nchild610]

My mom would have been calling me multiple times to see if I was OK as well but she would be in the car behind me chasing it

[@jimcramer5125]

This guy has some of the greatest tornado footage I've ever seen. He has a ton of great videos!

[@ethanlore4270]

This happened on my birthday, I was having fun at a cookout with my family when this thing was tearing through people's houses. Wow

[@slo_z31]

16:20 crazy police officers are risking their lives going into the tornado to try and rescue people

[@CL-333]

Looked like they were driving the opposite direction to me..

[@matthewhampton2650]

Dud what the f##k😂

[@georgehays4900]

These guys would be 8 years older now. Probably still storm chasing.

[@etheriusmoon1809]

Nah this should've been called El Diablo, this thing had a mind of its own. Fucking scary

[@johnbutchis6466]

I live here in the uk 🇬🇧 so we don't get much tornadoes here but from what I see there is so scary those folk must be terrified of that beast would love to see one up close to see what it's really like and prayers 🙏 ❤️ go out to all who lost there life God bless you all x

[@sukhastings4200]

UK averages about 30per year. Luckily few are of the EF3 or above type. I remember Birmingham got hit by an EF2 a couple of yrs ago

[@HyBr1dRaNg3r]

I’ve only ever seen a waterspout…I love tornadoes but I’d try to be 20ft underground if I knew something like this was wandering around the area

[@anchoredinjesus1015]

I'm very sad for the people who have lost their lives to this tornado. This tornado acted in ways that a tornado doesn't normally act. I always knew the whole wall cloud would be dangerous. It can dip down right in front of you. Be safe, everyone.

[@Skyyzxxn]

Once el reno is the world's most tornados 9 ppl died

[@danielleforder]

@@Skyyzxxn it is the widest tornado ever recorded, I think it was the joplin tornado that has caused the most damage ( cost wise)

[@gyrospinup]

​​@@danielleforderJoplin tornado killed 162 people. To make things worse, it dug up dirt that had a deadly flesh eating bacteria that got into some people's wounds. They then died a horrible death later. Yes, it was the most costly.

[@kerorogunso961]

I have been around tornados growing up, and have had people tell me the clouds will be green in the event of a tornado, but I have never seen it this pronounced before. Incredible how humbling and powerful the forces of nature are. A constant reminder that we will never fully tame the place we call home.

[@aidanjones2704]

I can literally hear the winds 100% clear here! Most of the time you can hear them slightly or pretty well. But this tornado must have been so big because I hear it crystal clear in this video! Oh and edit, was this thing like forming funnels everywhere? Because I thought I heard them say like 3 times there’s a new tornado trying to form. Also those clouds are fucking amazing! Never seen anything like it. I’m glad I don’t live in Oklahoma

[@jimcramer5125]

Once again and again the thunder sounds like gunfire! Lots of times I have heard thunder around tornados or downbursts etc. that sounds like gunfire. It is kind of strange how the sound is warped.

[@abbyerice980]

Rest In Peace my favorite storm chasers

[@abbyerice980]

No but 2 other chasers are they died in the chase the tornado picked up the car and was thrown 200 feet

[@THEhandyman247]

@Lisa Surlie Tim Samaras, his son and another crew member(twistX chase team) we’re all killed by this tornado.

[@damienalicea8696]

​@@THEhandyman247 I think is "were killed".

[@lincorruptible2157]

I'd love to visit the US so I can see a tornado in person, so magnificent

[@ranethlim8405]

Not magnificent when its coming towards you

[@_3y]

@@ranethlim8405 There's also no adrenaline to one either. Just pure terror.

[@karmynward687]

It could cost you your life. This is not something that'd be magnificent to see in person. You wouldn't truly understand since you haven't been through one. If you ever do, you'll wish you didn't.

[@starzrvv]

magnificent from far away, yes. pure terror when it's huge and coming right for your house.

[@Just_andy588]

“There’s debris falling from the sky oh it’s just a bird”

[@acidicpurple8559]

one of the most eerie things about this event is the vivid green sky.

[@LeCHRISFF]

The turquoise color make it look super dangerous, and it was a bad one.

[@dolliemaesone]

Green color means hail !

[@lemonrev]

Great Stuff WHEN THE CAM WAS STEADY :P. Great catch with the low hanging cloud and green over the town. it still looks like Tornadoes this year are just as volatile as the beginning of the season, its troublesome to think they could come down and just disappear just as quick.

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

I remember staying with my aunt during this Tornado I had footage of it but I don’t have it anymore because that account got deleted. Sadly, I’m not from Oklahoma I’m actually from South Carolina but I live in Southern Ohio. We lost our home to a house fire back in 16, anyway in 13 we were on our way through to visit my sister in California and she said we could stay with her for a few days and we did and those were definitely some life altering days. I remember getting the tornado warning on TV, and I’m from South Carolina so I am pretty much used to getting those every single day in the summer. When I heard it say there was a tornado on the ground. My heart just dropped basically down to the ground. And I was listening to my favorite song by AC/DC Hells bells, when the tornado had passed over her storm shelter. Now every time I hear that song I think of a tornado happening. I guess in a way because of the lyrics to the song it could be about one. That was the scariest day of my life. Right next to the day A tornado touched down in my yard. I just remember getting out of the cellar I was by myself, I was about 15, my mother was at a store and they would not let her leave for this reason so I took my phone to the cellar with me and I looked around and you guys can obviously see it look like a bomb just went off. Just miles of destruction. Normally I didn’t take EAS alerts seriously until that day...Moral of my story, I literally was outside one minute before the tornado hit her house. I almost didn’t make it. So anyone who sees this please pay attention to the weather if you get a tornado warning. Because it can change in the snap of a finger. And definitely make sure you pay attention if there is a confirmed tornado because it can also change direction on a dime.And I know the song was not about a tornado but I am just making a point because I love that song and it now has a totally different meaning for me. I guess I am lucky to be alive because that tornado completely destroyed my aunts house. That is when she decided to just live in an RV. I remember when my mom came back to where my aunts house was supposed to be, she was terrified that I would be crushed. But I remember being picked up by the neighbors and brought to I don’t remember exactly where All I know is that when I seen her face she was relieved and I have never felt her hug me so tight. Try being 15 and surviving this alone . Sorry for the long response ? But it’s true. If I had the footage I’d prove it but I don’t unfortunately that was 9 years ago. Almost 10 and it feels weird. That was May 30th 2013 the day we arrived

[@lusio2515]

Some story. Loved going through it

[@leonardhill4440]

Wow…..JUST WOW! If I ever feel the right again to say I can see the most beautiful clouds ever at Lake Erie NY again….it is this video I will watch again to make sure…..my heart….

[@joshuacorrington153]

The size of that feeder band should have been a clue as to just how wonderfly special this particular tornado was going to be. 😕🌪️

[@sherrisRN]

Awe! I love he Stopped to talk to momma. That’s a good son❤️

[@nyasiagrace]

I remember watching this on the news and they panned out and it had a huge cloud pipe looking thing at the top sucking everything in and all the tiny little tornados dropping from it like whips! I feel like that one was bigger than the scale could measure!

[@musicdunc]

Thought I’d seen every possible El Reno 2013 video. I was wrong. Thanks for sharing!

[@sethcourtemanche5738]

It's like this tornado was alive and hunting

[@coinmastercoinmaster]

I am glad that stormchasers Reed Timmer and Pecos Hank survived that tornado just like the stormchasers in this video.Still very sad that Tim Samaras,Paul Samaras and Carl Young(Team Twistex)didn't had that opportunity and got hit by a subvortice from that tornado.R.I.P Twistex🙏

[@Midnight24435]

Stay safe out there, in your future chases.

[@revenevan11]

Quite a darkly historic day for storm chasing and of course Oklahoma as well. Also the storm before this one (I think a few days to a week iirc) that killed so many, and injured over 400 if I'm not mistaken. I would've been in middle school when this happened, and I live far away but I remember seeing coverage on the news. This is a fantastic video, and I love how candid it is. Feels like I'm along for the ride with some buds getting the real storm chasing experience (helps that one of you looks a bit like my old college roommate). I can't wait for 360&3D cameras to be cheap and small enough that storm chasers will mount them on the car and make VR compatible footage (and for me to afford a VR headset too). I'm on a storm chasing video kick right now. I think watching big storms is satisfying for me around this time of year (late winter into early spring) because it reminds me of wonderful summer evenings with lightning off in the distance, when I'm getting a bit sick of dreary days in winter. At least the dark clouds in summer are exciting, and the winds as a thunderstorm rolls in feel strangely refreshing. Until they get really serious that is, I'm not too proud to grab the cat and head for the basement!

[@freebird4603]

I am terrified of storms but they are meserming at the same time. I live in tornado alley in Harvest,AL. We have been hit hard several times.

[@davidmmuench]

10:57 Amazing videography right there, gang. Was that crotch an EF-1 or...?

[@Wolverine2sweet]

😆

[@Ublivion01]

Why yes, EF-1 Inches boiiii

[@sbentjies]

You spared me from saying it

[@76nifer7]

How about the burp at around 14:50. That's some nerves for ya!

[@krististevens54322]

@@76nifer7 Omg... lol... that took my nerves and turned it into me 'laugh choking'!

[@dylangarrett7327]

7 years ago today...

[@sukhastings4200]

What went wrong is many chasers assumed the tornado would move NE, and many on the southern side of the storm weren't ready for it. The sudden change of direction caught even the Weather Channel crew in the circulation, and shortly afterwards, Tim Samaras Twistex crew

[@DJones-tm3qi]

29:50 Hey! There's debris falling from the sky!!!.... NO wait, that's a bird, never mind. LOL

[@timothyconwell4833]

That was twisting fury mother nature at its worst, nice catch!!

[@tf7274]

Most of the chasers that stayed close to the birth were in trouble quickly...

[@ahulin49]

You can hear birds chirping yet this huge cyclone is coming makes earry scary....birds are use to this obviously....mother nature know how to make you small and insignificant...

[@Hue_Sam]

The blue hue of this one makes it the more ominous.

[@gothivore277]

Some of the video may just be filler but these guys were also relaying vital info to the authorities while doing their chasing

[@TitanSlotS]

When you heat up the atmosphere with Rays and the perfect weather combination this is what you get it's absolutely insane how powerful this was I am grateful not to live in a tornado town

[@baldwinserrantshot365]

"When you heat up the atmosphere with Rays.." 👈 Wtf does that even mean? 😂🤦‍♂️😁

[@cassiea.3542]

Next year will be 10 years since this monster touched down. This is insane footage!

[@peppergrand1072]

Double Tornado, yes it multiplied exponentially, as a Quad tornado and then a 16 sided tornado. Good Luck. really really

[@Savv66]

I love how he calls his mum

[@RicardoPerez-rz8pu]

Still can't believe that Tim Samaras and Twistex team died on that day they should've stayed away from that storm.

[@sassafraspaul7528]

I still think someone ran them off the road.... He was the best there ever was and humble.

[@RicardoPerez-rz8pu]

@KnVsMom it was an EF4 or EF5 right ?.

[@brizzle3903]

@@sassafraspaul7528 nobody ran him off the road they unfortunately didn’t get out in time and got hit by sub vortex as they were trying to ride out the storm