Intense Close Range Intercept of Violent EF-4 Tornado - Iowa High Risk Tornado Outbreak - 3/31/23

[@edithdavis2848]

Your calm delivery, no drama or yelling is so refreshing. Thank you. Beautiful filming .

[@Cre80s]

Right? We're expecting to hear some drama-hound hollering shit we already know into the mic, like they want an academy award, but this one is so no-nonsense and letting the tornado do all the talking. Very refreshing.

[@danhutson3460]

No blaring music either.

[@mace_inc.8455]

“T-TORNADO ON THE GROUND! TOUCHDOWNNN!!!!! SOMEONE CALL NOAA NOW! CALL NOAA NOW!!! TAKE A LOOK AT THAT UPDRAFT- OH MY GOD! STACY, STACY-“ “I’M CALLING THE SHERIFF BOB I’M CALLING HIM RIGHT NOW-“ “LOOK AT THAT TREE ITS GONE”

[@MaidenAriana]

I so agree, no grandstanding just delivering the amazing footage and displaying their knowledge with confidence.

[@kimberlywholey3812]

I cringe when I hear them scream, "Violent tornado on the ground!" Um...when is a tornado NOT violent?

[@ReedTimmerWx]

This is simply incredible. Perfectly executed storm chase. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Honored to have watched this

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Honored to have received this comment! Thank you Reed!

[@krspsunny]

what you said on your community tab was spot on reed. definitely some of the most amazing tornado footage i've ever seen!

[@LoLGemmaTheSuperKitty]

Very good sir

[@corkcamden9878]

Oh, please.

[@TisTheFool]

​@@corkcamden9878 someone doesn't understand what's happening here. 😂

[@LockheedMartinF22Raptor7]

That has to be one of the best photogenic tornadoes right there. No screaming or cussing. Damn fine job gentlemen.

[@Odd1006]

Ok ik damn isn't that much of a cuss but I kinda had to chuckle seeing "no screaming or cussing" then the next word is damn lol

[@steveguse4481]

Looking at you Reed Timmer

[@LockheedMartinF22Raptor7]

@@steveguse4481 💀

[@TheArchitectOfDreams]

It's right there!! Hahahah! GET IN THE CAR!! GOOOOO DROP IT DOWN GOOOO!

[@arkie74]

when they do start getting scared, I give em a pass, because I dont know what I would be saying in that situation. ...do you? lol

[@aghinem]

Having storm chased and tracked storms since 1998, I can honestly say this is in the top 5 of the most visually stunning, violent tornadoes I have ever seen. Thank you for this footage. While this was rated an EF4, I think its very safe to presume that based on ground motion, upward velocities, etc - this likely had EF5 strength over the open field prior to hitting structures.

[@鋼然]

I really want to join tornado chasing tour in the US. Which team(s) would suggest？With budget within 5000 USD.

[@anb7408]

Yep. Just more proof that the idiotic EF rating system should’ve been scrapped years ago. And yet, they keep on using it.

[@gwencrawford737]

@@鋼然 , There are tour groups with websites available to give you all the information you need, via Google. Tempest Tours and Tornadic Expeditions are just two of SEVERAL that you might want to look at. For roughly $5000, I would expect you to be able to find a decent several day expedition. You will likely have to book your tour well in advance. There are only a few spaces available on each tour outing, and they tend to fill up in advance. You'll end up riding a lot of road miles, and conservatively speaking, it's even money on whether or not the weather cooperates enough to make for an 'active storm chase'. Usually you'll get to see some decent storms. Catching a tornado? That's never guaranteed, though you'll have about as good a chance of it as you can possibly get, being that you're with highly experienced chase meteorologists on the expedition. I suggest making safety your top criteria for selection of a tour group, and pack along a bit of money for food, snacks and souvenirs, because you WILL be in for quite a tour of an amazing area of our country! Good luck!

[@derikroy5]

​@@鋼然 On the plus side, nobody invited you, so the chances of you ever being sucked up in a vortex went way down! But on the other hand, nobody likes you. So it's kind of a win-win. 😂 I'm kidding bub, I hope you get to live your dream of chasing storms. Seriously. It's always been a passion of mine, but I live in the northeast, so not a lot of storm action up here (unless you have a phobia of snow!). Good luck in your pursuit, literally and figuratively. ✌️

[@anonymoose116]

This thing was massive. Seems wide enough to have swallowed a town whole.

[@rockinrican85]

This was professional af. No hollering, no putting yourself in The path and then panic. Keep up the good work, clearly your calling.

[@DGodwithaplan2]

😭😅💯

[@victorowens9150]

I beg to differ. He would not stop messing with the composition and zoom. Then he tilts the image. Professional? I think not.

[@frikkied2638]

Chasing tornados can be a calling? Interesting

[@ClipHarvey]

@@frikkied2638 My calling is driving around the country chasing sun shiny days day after day after day. Never ending, always moving always, never stopping never over and over again. It's always just around the corner.

[@WheresWaldo05]

Is Lauren single? 😲😵🤯

[@RhiaBlack]

Thank you for not spending the entire time screaming "HUGE VIOLENT TORNADO" "HUGE TORNADO" "VIOLENT, VIOLENT TORNADO" through the whole video. It's so nice to hear the actual sounds, and actual explanations of what's going on. That thing is a monster, my heart is with the people affected and the first responders who are going to have to see a lot of horrible things the next few days :< . That collar cloud is absolutely terrifying, if this thing doesn't turn out to be an EF-4/5 I'll be incredibly surprised. ETA: Those people in that house at 6:57 need to buy a lottery ticket. That thing was in their back yard.

[@MikeB128]

Agreed, it's refreshing to see. That's why I like Pecos Hank and don't really watch any of the other screamers. This guy's got it figured out.

[@superstraighthhwhitemale8880]

​@@PatriotDaisyNo one can reasonably deny that Reed Timmer is the top dog of all storm chasers, but he really needs to stfu. I've been muting his videos for a long time.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

@Daisy Lynn Oh yeah, and Reed also witnessed the infamous 99 Moore F5. He has witnessed a lot of historically powerful twisters. Dr. Trimmer is passionate without a doubt.

[@mickaele4456]

I used to think that about Reed but after watching his streams and the countless hours of traveling it takes to be in good position for just a chance at seeing one, I don’t blame him for being so excited

[@Grandpuba1069]

@@dannyllerenatv8635 passionate and overly annoying are two diff things, he’s a lot of both all the time.

[@styropyro]

wow this is INCREDIBLE footage!!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Sup styro

[@GladiatorSlows]

It truly is.

[@nope1904]

Hello Mr elctric nerd

[@Tatusiek_1]

oh hey styro!!

[@minalanzetta3484]

I've never seen one in person, however, you made us feel like we were with you!! Awesome job guys!! Stay safe out there.

[@manda60]

This is some of the best footage I have ever seen. Oh my god that thing was a monster.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

I really appreciate that, thank you! A monster indeed!

[@charlesgachichio9317]

God is destroying all sinners

[@AccountInactive]

​@@charlesgachichio9317 You'd think there would be more tornadoes in coastal cities if that were the case instead of fucking farm country. Please take your nonsense elsewhere.

[@innocentuntilprovenguilty217]

​@@MidwestStormChasing omg you put yourselfs in danger to bring this to us,God bless you Jayden,From New Zealand 🇳🇿 🙏🙌🙌Prayers go out to everyone 🙏

[@funkster007]

@@charlesgachichio9317 Yeah, God has a beef with hard working farmers in Iowa. GTFO kid. lol

[@dorianmac7466]

Thank you for maintaining your safety, being quiet..(no yelling or dramatics) and providing a clear video. I think this is going to be the most watched and useful video of a tornado ever made. Thank you.

[@janinemaxwell4297]

I agree it’s great to not have all the yelling and dramatics and such amazing footage

[@kellysturgeon6727]

He had terrible camera control.

[@RookyLobster447]

@@kellysturgeon6727 bro could have died for this footage what do you expect

[@RookyLobster447]

i still think it was amazing footage and im very happy i get to see this thank you

[@louiseeckert1574]

@@kellysturgeon6727 No, his camera control was good. Do u remember the older people saying, “If u don’t have something positive to say, don’t say it”? LouiseAustralia 🦘

[@aircraftandmore9775]

5:54 studying this it was very dust saturated, violent motion and one hell of a visible ghost train behind it. This is some of the best footage of a tornado ever recorded

[@Sabot46290]

The ghost train was absolutely mesmerizing for the few minutes it was clearly visible. Glad to see someone else take notice too!

[@edd4816]

What's the ghost train?

[@Captianjim]

@@edd4816 my guess is that it's the large cloud of dust thats trailing behind the tornado, sort of like an afterimage of the tornado's path. Like a lot of people have already said this is excellent footage showing off a lot of traits of tornadoes that aren't normally captured.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@edd4816 That is my question too. Maybe I will google it. 🙂 Nope, could not find it in reference to a tornado. Duh.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@Jim Rockford you mean this entire story. duh. It took a big old fat cow and not a skinny you. right.Not an EF4 You would have been gone with your arms left hanging on the door..... armless body found. 🤣🤣

[@BunsenHoneydew001]

This has to be the absolute best tornado video I've ever seen, by far. The high definition of the footage was amazing, especially how you captured the white on top, the black on bottom so cleanly. I've NEVER seen anything like that before. Also, Thank You for not talking very much. You gave facts, and just a small bit of emotion, which is totally understandable. So many storm chasers ruin the video with constant dialogue and yelling. We want to see and hear what you're seeing and hearing, and you let us do that here beautifully. All the others need to take their lessons from you.

[@manpretty5816]

You earned my follow. I am a meteorologist and was a storm chaser for five years. I love the calm and professional approach you took. People screaming and breathing heavily seriously takes away from the video. We purposely tried to keep calm with no screaming while we chased and filmed. We lost a camera man to a lightning strike in 1988 near Broken Arrow, OK. It is very dangerous work and not for the faint of heart.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you for this comment! So sorry to hear about what happened to your friend.

[@leej3415]

Best footage I've seen in a long while. Refreshing to not hear someone scream and to actually let us hear the ferocity of the tornado!! Well done!!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you!

[@1besieged]

Yes , I agree, we can add the drama from the privacy of our own homes!

[@helenlunn5254]

Absolutely agree

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Incredible how it went directly behind the barn, the home and a few other structures. Beautiful capture. Thank you.

[@torchbearer3784]

I live in Sweden and I have been through some rough storms but we have nothing that is even close to something like this. I can't even imagine how it feels to see that in real life. The footage is amazing 👍

[@ProGen6]

Yeah what we have is about a 10th of this.

[@4amcripple]

I've never felt so small and insignificant as I did when I was in my first tornado. EF-3 though in some areas it caused 4 & 5 grade damage.

[@CrazyWeatherDude]

It’s absolutely humbling. You think you are strong, until you see something like this that can literally corkscrew metal.

[@bungalowmo]

@@CrazyWeatherDude That thing could corkscrew steel I beams!

[@JohnSmith-es3dn]

The most chilling thing about tornadoes is how the air feels leading up to the storm. You can walk outside and just feel "tornado weather". The sky turns an eerie green color and the sirens wailing in the background make it a surreal experience.

[@crimson6967]

This is the best footage of a tornado I’ve ever seen.. I’ve been recently fascinated about tornados and this was awesome! It’s amazing how calmly and professionally you handled this and this will most likely be the most watched tornado video on the platform. Kudos!

[@GrandpaMaxGaming]

Must be something in the air because I've been obsessed with tornadoes lately too

[@Ominousheat]

If you haven't seen it yet the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado footage is quite something to watch.

[@bz6046]

@@GrandpaMaxGaming It's the start of Tornado season down in Tornado Alley maybe that's why

[@KrisOsterhout]

I have watched thousands of hours of tornado videos, and this has to be the most spectacular footage I’ve ever seen of a violent wedge. It’s absolutely awe-inspiring. That is footage of a lifetime.

[@tannerdavis8163]

Have you ever seen the video of the dude fishing and there’s a absolutely massive wedge right next to him, it’s both hilarious and scary lol

[@Superturrican]

The skill level it takes to stay far enough to be safe and close enough to have this kind of footage is unimaginable… kudos to you Sir. 🙌🏻

[@r3ap3r68]

Tim Samaras is looking down on y’all for doing an excellent job. Thank you for the cool, calm, and collective approach to the chase. Stay safe, and keep them coming!

[@StatingTheObvious.]

Unbelievable footage. Heartbreaking to watch. Praying 🙏🏼 for all who went through it.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

It was heart wrenching watching debris explode into the air knowing peoples' lives were being changed. Thank you for watching!

[@princessmariposa828]

Seeing animals running is when I broke down 💔

[@princessmariposa828]

​@@MidwestStormChasing I can't imagine how helpless you felt 💜

[@innocentuntilprovenguilty217]

​@@princessmariposa828 💜

[@princessmariposa828]

@@innocentuntilprovenguilty217 💙

[@2224jrock]

Watched a ton of tornado videos on here. 5:20-6:30 is some of the most insane, violent, and best tornado footage I have ever seen. Thanks for capturing this incredible footage for us

[@artbmarshall]

Look at that tree row before and after it swept through. Completely gone!

[@mirzaaljic]

Why did that poor animal run straight into it :/

[@randidaeger157]

While everyone else is hunkered down you guys are allowing us to see this amazing storm. Thank you! Incredible in every way.

[@nickcurtis9452]

5:56 its incredible to see that home narrowly spared from being completely leveled by the unfathomable power of nature. Can't imagine what that family was going through at that moment. Great footage man

[@alexgordon6146]

That was my thought. Couldn't imagine if someone was in that house watching that beast literally outside their window. Crazy.

[@errollleggo447]

And it was a beautiful house too!

[@coachafella]

Apparently they prayed harder than those who got hit. Very lucky.

[@btuckeroh]

And their bull running in the field!

[@robertcuratolo5339]

@@btuckeroh 🐮Don't forget me

[@KidPersepolis]

Seriously, wow. I've seen tornadoes growing up in Oklahoma, I've watched plenty of footage from chasers, etc. This is phenomenal video. Glad you guys are safe, thank you for sharing it with everyone.

[@Jovc3915]

@jimrockford1283wth

[@johnburnett8]

You captured footage of a lifetime...prayers for all affected.

[@parsleypalace3272]

Thank you. I study these to see what kind of conditions precede a tornado. This was just a monster storm. Awesome and terrifying. God speed to you.

[@AlphaMachina]

What a unit. The spin in the mesocyclone is monstrous. I both love and hate the way a tornado sounds like some unfathomably large machine churning the earth as it moves by.

[@michaelfejes6431]

I've seen a ton of tornado chasing videos and I think this is one of the best. You got lucky with the conditions...it seems like it's unusual to have such a "clean" view of the tornado, meaning the funnel not being wrapped in rain or the surrounding conditions being totally chaotic. The footage of the formation at the beginning was really interesting...you could see the airflow so well. And you had the perfect recording spot...close, but not directly in the path. Incredible work. I hope all those affected get back to something resembling normalcy really soon. Heartbreaking to see the utter devastation that used to be houses and farms.

[@darksoulsss2618]

Just experienced a tornado for the frist time in my life in Illinois. Just reminds you that we are really under mother nature's mercy. truly a gut wrenching experience. RIP to everyone that died last night.

[@bigfloppa9594]

Hope your home is ok

[@darksoulsss2618]

@@bigfloppa9594 yes it is. And am grateful for that. when it happened all the doors in my house blew open and you could letterly feel a vacuum effect. it was pretty terrifying. We have a basement so I knew I was safe but I thought I was going to be homeless that night.

[@bigfloppa9594]

@@darksoulsss2618 Glad you're ok. Never seen one in person before

[@AndiKowalski]

Oh my god I am so sorry. I've had a lifelong fear of tornados and while my anxiety has had periods where I've done better and worse I definitely swallowed my pride and was hugging my toilet like it was my long lost mother or something the last two afternoons lol not too proud of it but I was certainly hearing horrible noises I haven't heard before as well as watching a sunny blue sky become populated by rapidly ascending cumolonimbuses then cloudy to dark as sin within um... 10 minutes? You know everything you don't want to see right out in front of your own house.

[@codyhansen6920]

Belvidere Illinois?

[@RenegadeAcre]

Thanks for putting it all on the line to document this. This is incredible footage. Absolutely phenomenal. Our hearts go out to all those affected on that awful day. Stay strong y'all. ✊

[@meghanh2511]

That's a beast. What great footage, especially around 6 mins when it was super close. You just gained yourself a new subscriber!

[@lociflow6154]

HOLYYY, i think that's the best captured tornado sound i have ever heard. Amazing footage man!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you!!

[@alisonhunt1168]

This is so sad....I lost my home and everything in a fire. The devastating effects of losing everything to a disaster is unexplainable. My heart goes out to these people.

[@JoleneSailer]

No words.Amen

[@lifeisgood070]

not that it really helps, but did insurance help at all? Or did they pull some fine print bs?

[@speedyyy5181]

So sorry to hear that! Philippians 4:6-7

[@seemev2.0phuckbootube78]

That's what insurance is for

[@valedits453]

cap

[@nielsdaemen]

Most incredible and terrifying close up tornado footage I have ever seen! I feel bad for the people affected.

[@Taima]

You should check out Pecos Hank's videos if you wanna see some even closer stuff

[@luiscanamarvega]

As many have been saying, this is indeed some of the best tornado footage I’ve seen!

[@torwxHawks]

Dude...great intercept! Props for staying put, tripodding, zooming at the right times, and not screaming. One of the best videos of a close intercept of a strong tornado in many years.

[@adamprestin28]

The lack of screaming is always appreciated. I hate having to mute videos.

[@ShelleyElmers]

Led me to think

[@paulkazjack]

Screaming yanks😂

[@lonnmoore5568]

Tripodding? That was shakier than Michael J Fox in a helicopter

[@PistolP33]

​@@lonnmoore5568 no it wasnt

[@JoelElRican]

For me, its so fascinating to see a tornado, but then seeing the aftermath, is very humbling. Prayers to all those affected 🙏🏽

[@imjoebidenandiapprovethism7955]

The kind of places I would want to see a tornado would be in the middle of a big open area of field and not be very close to any towns or hevaly populated areas bc when it goes into big areas that's when bad things happen

[@thenewvoice8]

was it not your god that created and sent the tornado, so why waste your prayers, it is what your god wanted no? To pray about it or some of the results of his aftermath, that's tantamount to questioning gods will. If you believe in him - then you gotta accept he kills randomly with these acts and you praying about it probably annoys him, you dare question his motive or get upset about his plan? you part timer you

[@sudandhali7545]

​@@thenewvoice8 Humble yourself before your Lord. He is Jesus Christ.

[@ButtChugDoug66]

​@@sudandhali7545 keep sipping on the kool-aid kiddos... and no, I'm not a demon 😂

[@YAHWEHrules]

​@@thenewvoice8 try geo engineered weather , look up every once in awhile at the chem trails. This is your false God Satan doing thaes things and if you knew your Bible you would realize it's not our GREAT and GLORIOUS CREATOR ALMIGHTY YAHWEH'S will that people perish , HE does not protect HIS enemies though , and yes HE will destroy the wicked with things like this but HE wants us to trust and love HIM and HE will protect us from the enemy of mankind Satan who is ultimateoy behind all these tornadoes which are man made weather manipulation designed to further the anti Christ plan for a one world order where he demands to be worshipped as God. And if you don't get saved today then our GREAT and GLORIOUS CREATOR ALMIGHTY YAHWEH 💖 and MESSIAH KING YAHSHUA 💖 Jesus'real Hebrew NAME that means YAHWEH SAVES 💖 will let you believe the lie and you will go to where your master the anti Christ is going and that's to the lake of fire that burns forever and ever.

[@marckhachfe1238]

That is astounding footage mate. Great capture. Thanks for sharing

[@jennilee361]

It's amazing how something so beautiful can be so deadly.

[@ttss5726]

The irony of men thinking the same thing about women

[@caleschnell]

@@ttss5726 Sad but true 😅

[@Cnichal]

@@ttss5726 Same thing we think about men 😂

[@pedrosanchez-dm9ij]

Sounds like an ex wife.

[@1kingv]

This is almost 1 million views well deserved 6:10 - 7:20 greatest footage ever not a world spoken and you were less than a mile away from that monstrosity it’s amazing .

[@loadedhot1034]

I think they were less than a few hundred yards away.

[@shereferrell2446]

Sitting in total amazement at the power of mother nature. Amazing footage so clear that no words are needed at all. Footage speaks for itself.

[@reese2694]

I would say from 5:15 or so. That whole stretch where it goes behind the barn Good lord. Some of the best footage I've ever seen.

[@alexlefevre3555]

Your positioning led to some of the absolute best captures of all the subvortex motion associated with this beast of a tornado. I was absolutely spellbound, gents. I hope you find yourselves with some extra funding because of this to continue your quests!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@mylesherschberger9531]

Thank you! Incredible footage! That took guts! Your narrating was PERFECT! You allowed the storm to do the 'talking', and when you did speak, you were calm and concise! Best tornado video I've seen! Both thumbs up guys! 👍👍

[@WickedBoo13]

There are really no words to express the awesome sight this is. It's beautiful, scary, nerve wracking, phenomenal, those are just some of what I'm feeling and I'm not even there. I feel so bad for the people this thing affected. Nature is scary.

[@chambergoosepaste9164]

This is some of the best close-range footage I've ever seen bro. Incredible stuff. Glad you're safe

[@Sibrena001]

That was unbelievable! I have never seen actual footage that good ever! I have to say I was a bit panicked when I saw it going toward that house. I’m so glad it was spared and I feel so horrible for those who were not as fortunate. ☹️

[@ez7838]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. Nice work!!

[@HunterAnderson]

This is one of the best tornado videos of all time Jayden! Certainly top 10 of the entire year. Love how you documented your approach and careful eye on its forward motion. That wedge/barrel structure as it's grinding the Earth to bits beneath its wider parent low-level mesocyclone (5:40) is something to behold. Well done and congrats on your excellent intercept!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you Hunter! It means a lot!

[@topherdean1024]

Wow, you've done what no news cast has been able to do, make me feel the fear. The audio was definitely a big part of that, the sound of that wind. You must have excellent equipment. Ending the video with the aftermath really brought home the tragedy. Newscasts are so disconnected, but what you've done here is shown in detail the forces involved and then the immediate aftermath. That makes it all so real. Do you have a special car you use that's already smashed up from hail? This isn't a request, but it would be amazing to do a ride along with you. I wouldn't dare try chasing a tornado myself, but you've obviously acquired a great deal of knowledge.

[@vini_renee]

Amazing footage. I often wonder how anyone could ever recover from losing everything like this in nearly an instant. You can rebuild, but I feel like emotionally it’d be so difficult to recover. My heart goes out to those people. ❤

[@karlkobler218]

I live in Santa Rosa ca, we had 5k homes burn down 5 years ago. It’s rough, lots of pain and suffering. You quickly find out who’s resilient and who’s not.

[@violet04nunya98]

Well said viniceiacarter461. I agree.

[@deannadotson4531]

@@karlkobler218My childhood home burned in that fire. My parents hadn’t lived there since the 90’s. I only lived there a couple of years. I spent a lot of time scouring the drone photos looking for the house location to be sure. (Crestview Ct) And I cried. I couldn’t understand my grief. I didn’t even have any good memories in that home. Not one. But I was still so sad. I can’t imagine the reality of it being my home at the time of the fire. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you’ve been able to rebuild.

[@deannsimon9444]

You never get over it you just learn to move on what bothers me the most is pictures of my girls,there baby books,there coming home outfit all 4 girls wore the same outfit I was going to have it made into something they could wear on there wedding day like a garter etc.. and all the little things they made me over years,there Christmas ornaments,there little feet prints from the hospital it's those things that bother me because they can't be replaced clothes, furniture, vehicles all that can be replaced don't get me wrong I am thankful my family was ok we were in a storm cellar but came out and it was all gone

[@BigTastey]

Jesus Christ now THAT looks absolutely TERRIFYING!!!!! And very very powerful!!! Stunning footage mate!!

[@ChrisWunsch]

Jayden, you absolutely nailed this in every single respect. I have never seen such clear and perfect video and a presentation of a safe chase as well. All around amazing work!

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you very much!

[@TheBanana93]

Aspect*

[@steveknight6398]

This is by far one of the best tornado coverage I have ever seen. Great award-winning worthy work, but please stay safe out there!

[@Jumbotron77]

Impressive footage. As someone who lives in southern Spain, I had never had the chance of seeing a real tornado filmed, and much less with such crispy detail. Most outstanding.

[@amypadget6605]

"Crispy" is such a great description word!

[@Ejb905]

I've been in one in a secure and strong apartment tower. It sounds as if there's a locomotive engine right there. My experience was the weakest and if it was scary

[@anonymoose116]

Be grateful. They're cool to watch on a screen - they're terrifying in real life.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

I’ve research tornado genesis. Notice the large girth of the tornado. Notice too that unlike many tornadoes, this one is actually sucking up mounds of soil-tons of it-not just blowing up loose top soil. So much that the funnel almost appears to be smoke from a forest fire. This tornado has a medium width and very strong “engine” that is rather low in the storm.* Much, much lower than normal. Fascinating and a great video. *The girth of a tornado is a function of its “engine’s” width, it’s strength, and its height in the storm. Additionally, the further down from a tornado’s “engine,” the higher a tornado’s circulation (wind) and the weaker any vertical winds (vacuum, sucking) and vice versa. Notice this tornado’s strong vertical winds. It’s “engine” is quite, quite low. This really is a fantastic specimen and a great video.

[@MyPenguinBruce]

Wow. My jaw dropped watching this footage. Again, being able to just hear how it sounds is a first for me. Thank you for recording this in silence! I don't know if I could've kept my mouth shut being so close to that monster.

[@coachbrandon01]

I have been in two tornadoes, and this is the FIRST video that I have ever seen that gives a great close-up experience of what it is really like. Though being in it is exponentially worse, this video gives a small glimpse into the power, destruction, and the noises that You feel in your body. The air pressures also have a very weird affect on You as it passes by. First, it blows everything with lower damaging winds, then It feels like Your house is going to get sucked up and thrown a few miles away. Its described as a noise of a train going through your living room, but it is way worse than that. Our senses get overloaded until we go into a life and death mentality. Humans sense these things long after the animals do. There are warning signs that can predict a tornado coming your way. Watch your animals behavior, and watch the skies. If You sense the best weather that You have ever seen in your life, the most beautiful skies, then You are in the pathway, a few minutes later. That truly is the calm before the storm, and it is an indication. It is a weird thing. I'm not happy to be in a tornado, but glad that I have that experience behind me. It is life altering, to say the least.

[@berkletheclownsvideos2461]

Awesome footage! Ya know, I think people like you storm chasers are crazy for doing what you do BUT at the same time I have the utmost respect for what you do and appreciate the unique perspective you provide to us. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@Ena48145]

I, like so many others, have watched literally thousands of tornado videos throughout our lives and this was incredible footage. I feel so sorry for the livestock forced to fend for themselves, left all alone :( Much love from Maryland. Stay safe!

[@HTV315]

The cows man what about the Cows 🐮 think about it they can’t do nothing but stand and wait for the storm to take them away

[@allieblessing]

The cows and what looked like a horse or two broke my heart!!

[@allieblessing]

The cows and what looked like a horse or two broke my heart!!

[@Aeradill]

The cow is all round okay, you need an f5 to get that beefy boy of the ground. It's like he's steaked to the ground or something

[@krissuyx]

I feel worse about the pets that may have been in the destroyed houses. Locked in with nowhere to run.

[@KindaCharming]

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a violent looking tornado. This is legitimately some of the most incredible and terrifying footage I’ve ever seen.

[@sjones1013]

You guys managed to find the perfect spot to watch it, that’s awesome. I can’t believe how big that funnel was- truly humbling. Thank you for this amazing footage!! Praying for the victims as well 😢

[@poopsock7493]

I've got something in my front pocket for you

[@asteroidesilverio]

no IDEA how you are able to predict the travel path of the storm. THANK YOU for this AMAZING footage. I've literally never seen a tornado this close up before. Glad you are OK! That's absolutely terrifying

[@UnbiasedInternetCommenter123]

mother nature is truly unpredictable. At the end of the day we're just doing highly advanced guessing

[@isocarboxazid]

They aren't able to. Look up the El Reno 2013 tornado. Storm chasers died that day when the huge tornado changed directions multiple times, going 360 degrees. Tornadoes are unpredictable and dangerous in all directions.

[@Taima]

@@isocarboxazid If it was as simple as you make it sound it would happen far more often. Fact of the matter is that there's some measure of predictability when it comes to tornadoes. No you won't straight up know their path, but storm chasers find these tornadoes by going to locations where they're most probable to spawn and by basing their options for retreat and pursuit on that. Once it exists, it's again not at all fully predictable, but they're also not ambiguous monsters of death to stare at. There's a lot people can figure out about a tornado based on the way it looks and moves, and radar. Ever notice how good some/many storm chasers are at avoiding rain in these instances? Certain sides of a tornado will often be clear (precipitation-wise) and the far side getting the hell of wind and rain and hail. This video showed a bit of both, as the storm moved to, past and beyond them, bringing that other side with it. It's a complicated thing that I barely only know the most basic bits of, but the point to take away from this is that storm chasers aren't cluelessly at the mercy of a tornado.

[@westernsavage2313]

@@isocarboxazid They are able to. it was going southeast. and made a harsh turn towards the northeast. el reno was not a normal ef5 tornado.

[@hisokabeatbox9053]

They dont know shit, they often get lucky but they just do it all the time since they have time and no job and nothing to do and if someone dies you dont hear from it you only see uploaded videos when it worked

[@cinnadala]

the calm commentary is what adds to this being an all round great tornado capture, it looked insane as it was going past! truly scary what this years tornado season has already brought, i hope everyone stays safe and if you hear a tornado siren/get a phone warning, please don't ignore it! get to shelter or somewhere sufficient and strong. stay safe❤

[@billkenney2855]

That rotation is astounding! You have filmed one of the greatest tornadoes I’ve ever seen. Outstanding job!

[@R88-q7t]

Phenomenal footage!! 🤯 Thank you for bravely filming. I hope everyone and all animals who were affected by this tornado are okay

[@Yellowjjacket]

I personally have never seen animals running on the ground in _any_ tornado video. What bothers me is that I live in Wisconsin, and there wasn't much coverage of this. I hope people aren't becoming complacent. Tornadoes are never complacent. I hope a lot of people watch this video. Much praise to the storm chasers who risked their lives to show us how devastating tornadoes still are. Thank you for awesome footage of something that we should never take for granted.

[@plainandsimple2576]

My family ,5 generations were from here. I was the only one not born in Johnson County. Dad always talked about the storms there. I left the West Coast and now live in Missouri . My heart goes out to all! Just terrible!,thank you for all you do!

[@MartinS1212]

The moment when the wedge is coming down is so amazing and frightening at the same time

[@mariaclaire9388]

Incredible footage! Absolutely stunning! Praying that everyone touched by this monsterous storm is safe now and in the days to come. You, too, please stay safe and thank you for risking so much to record mother nature's fury and sharing it with us. How seriously disturbing the tornado is, yet so beautiful at the same time. Biblical. God bless all.

[@jimmyjeter5220]

Excellent work Jayden. Some of the best footage I’ve ever seen and thanks for actually captioning the video properly. I can’t tell you how many videos have been titled similar to yours and yet the video is from 3 counties over with a glimpse of the tornado maybe once. You do dangerous work, but the contribution to public safety is priceless.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[@chickytheawesome4960]

God bless all meteorologists and storm chasers who work hard to save lives and give people warning. As I was watching meteorologist Ryan Hall, I prayed each time a tornado touched ground. Last night's system seems like it broke so many records. How many "killer tornados" touched down? How many hit rural areas? How many tornados in one night? At one point, Ryan seemed so frustrated when he said just pick any spot on the map and there's a cell just waiting to form. It was unreal. Praying for all those who woke up to a different world today. Praying for those who lost family and friends and livelihood. Praying for the storm chasers who will what looks like have a very busy season this year. May God bless you and keep you safe.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

Thank you for your comment, and thank you for watching.

[@codyraines6908]

Ryan Hall is not a meteorologist.

[@donniefleming9914]

@@codyraines6908 He's a meteorological analyst....still better than The Weather Channel

[@adventurelogs]

Storm chasers are doing the Lord's work y'all. For real. Better weather coverage by them than on tv.

[@chickytheawesome4960]

@@donniefleming9914 thank you for letting me know the exact term.

[@Northeastdeerhunter]

Unbelievable! Some of the best large tornado coverage out there. That thing was a beast. Those trees! Right before it hit the field behind that farm, the tree line completely disappeared as it rolled into that field with all that debris.

[@Whiskey0880]

Seriously professional work here guys. Superb footage, and what a beautiful place Iowa is! Much love from scotland 👍

[@DustyMcFarland]

My family is from Scotland descent over 100 years ago and we're proud Iowans ever since! Last name McFarland, yes, Iowa is a beautiful place. It's in the heart of America and is one of the few states that haven't lost their mind.

[@sosaysthecaptain5580]

Back at ya, from a newly minted Iowan of Scottish descent

[@edal61]

I've seen quite a few tornado videos before, yours is the best I've ever seen so far. Amazing close up takes. Thank you very much for this video and for taking the risk in filming it.

[@boeing_opal]

Check out the Pecos Hank channel too. Not meant as a slight against this channel, just think you might enjoy another batch of good tornado videos.

[@karissahackert]

You did an amazing job. I grew up right where it went thru near Wapello and Keokuk counties. We were out of town for the weekend but so many of our friends lost everything. But we are beyond thankful no one was seriously hurt. I am a local spotter when I’m around and had been watching the MD since 9:00 that morning and then the first rotation near Centerville a little before 3:00. It moved so fast but somehow missed going thru the heart of most of our little towns. We are very lucky!

[@emimon2351]

This is the BEST Storm and tornado chasing channel and the only one I can watch without losing a percentage of my hearing. No unnecessary yelling, screaming, drama and theatrics, just to make it more "entertaining" like bread and circuses for the populace. It's a shame this channel is so underated. It should have millions of subs. Share, people, share.. ❤

[@groovelife415]

Amazing footage! Some of the best I've ever seen. Just don't let the views and attention this footage is getting make you lose your head out there and take unnecessary risks trying to repeat it or get even closer. Be safe!

[@imnotbenavery9220]

I can’t imagine being the homeowner with the ranch and seeing this footage of how close that came. Incredible

[@alainportant6412]

Gay wad

[@weeweed86]

Watched KZbin last night for hours following the outbreak live. This was great footage, hope everyone made it through safely.

[@whitecloud2002]

Absolutely horrifying and beautiful at the same time, hope the people came out alright in these storms, I am in central Kentucky, and we got very lucky as we usually do, I am worried this year our luck might run out.

[@TheAcb87]

Richmond here. Always seems to have a bubble from Lex down to Berea.... but I have that same feeling of our luck might come to an end... 😬

[@whitecloud2002]

@@TheAcb87 Last time Lexington was hit was 2002/2003, had been the 70's before that, and nothing recorded here in Lexington at least before that. I have a feeling we are overdue for at least a weak tornado to come through, but I expect something far worse than we could ever imagine.

[@deborahlozano7134]

I have been considering central Kentucky to move to. An online relator said Boyle county does not get tornadoes just wind. I saw a video where a young woman said the wind ripped her roof off! Yes, I don't want to take the chance.

[@crimsontide1980]

​@Jerad Moreland I live in a suburb of Memphis and we have been spared numerous times from direct hits. Tornadoes usually weaken when they cross the Mississippi River, and unfortunately for the Nashville area, they usually regain their strength a while after passing over Memphis. We had tornadoes touching down in every direction of us and we were spared, had high winds and heavy rain but nothing compared to many of the communities around us. Was a truly devastating outbreak

[@whitecloud2002]

@@deborahlozano7134 We had a recent windstorm throughout the entire Kentucky area that did a lot of damage to most of Kentucky and Michigan, power was out for several days and what not, however in the 20+ years of living here that is the first time it has happened due to wind

[@SharleenJohnston]

I felt so vulnerable to the real threat of tornados when I saw the animals running for their lives. I live in PA and fortunately we are not in very much tornado territory. This video was awesome and emotional for me.

[@katek9864]

Wow… This is an instant classic of tornado footage. Horrifyingly stunning. Sending love to those in the neighborhood that was destroyed. ♥️

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

I feel so horrible for these people that have lost something to this tornado. I am praying for everyone to restore their communities. Thank you for the amazing content you give everyone with chasing these storms. Without the storm chasers we would not see the magnitude of these tornadoes and the destruction they bring. Stay safe out there.

[@buxtehude123]

guilty pleasure

[@overthenonsense5052]

​@Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts please...Bill Gates was behind this and a lot more. This crap is man-made.

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

@Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts if you have to ask that stupid question, it’s not worth me answering it as you will reply with another stupid comment. 🤨

[@lindaroper2654]

@Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts He has His ways in the storms. There's a reason for all things. Be ready in case it's your time .

[@kyleflounder9783]

This may honestly be the best tornado footage we get this decade. I am absolutely stunned by how photogenic this tornado was. The fact both the inflow yet, RFD and entire mid-level storm motion are all visible with this one tornado, especially for its size/debris content, is just amazing. You captured something truly incredible, all while saying safe. Prayers go out to those affected by this tornado of course, but what a stunning event.

[@mikejohnson5900]

RFD?

[@SlapStyleAnims]

@@mikejohnson5900 rear flank downdraft

[@kyleflounder9783]

@@mikejohnson5900 Rear-Flank Downdraft. This is what causes that intense burst of wind the chasers get hit by as the tornado passes them.

[@davidsklar1988]

Indeed amazing video without the drama kudos to all thank you

[@josephastier7421]

Awe-inspiring video. Thank you for holding the shot, keeping the camera steady, and not screaming. Subscribed!

[@Hqhq-01]

8:24 looks like there are 2 deer out there who are spooked by the weather. Spectacular footage of a very serious and sinister-looking tornado. Thanks for keeping comments calm and to a minimum. You let the storm and your footage speak for itself.

[@AngryPilot77]

This is seriously some of the best tornado footage I've ever seen, other than having had one go through my backyard as a kid and seeing it live. Well done, please stay safe.

[@christinepfeffer644]

Great video. Thanks for being brave enough to be out there . I recently moved to Albia from Omaha and I was very afraid but prepared. The sirens sounded , but this storm didn't cause damage here. My prayers to the people impacted and to this team in future chases. Please remember this footage is not more important than your safe return to your families. Midwest Storm Chasers you did a great job. No hyped up dramatics just honest coverage . I appreciate that .

[@benjaminrapp7418]

Truly heroic footage. Steady, no unnecessary cuts nor constant angle changes, no exaggerated drama *cough Reed cough*. Thank you for sharing this exceptional footage with us!

[@shene6840]

Thank you for a good video. Glad you guys are safe aswell.

[@DorisannKraniak]

OMG! The devastating loss of land, crops, homes, people, and animals happening in real time is just heart-wrenching. My prayers are with everyone affected in its path that everyone has survived this. I saw that poor cow running for its life. I could truly never move in places like that. I would live in fear every day that I'd be next. 💔

[@jasongroomes7987]

I've live in Iowa my whole life, nearly 49 years, never had one go through where I lived. Yes, they are terrifying, and beautiful all at the same time, but luckily, they're very isolated. And typically, they don't get this intense, not that smaller ones don't do damage. Just about anywhere you live, you're gonna have some kind of natural disaster; tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, drought, locusts. You just have to hope and pray they miss populated areas and go through open fields. That's why a lot of folks in Iowa here about a tornado warning and go out to look, at least until it's right on you. In time, you get used to it, like anything. Your compassion is certainly refreshing though.

[@bz6046]

They haven't planted any crops yet it's to early.

[@DorisannKraniak]

​@jasongroomes7987 Thank goodness you have been safe. I hope you can continue to be free of any of them in the future.

[@jasongroomes7987]

@@DorisannKraniak I like them. I'll go out and try to see them also. LOL...pisses off my wife off something terrible.

[@pulakification]

What cow?

[@Michael_W007]

It yet again shows how either amazingly lucky or unlucky you are when a close tornado roars in your direction. That house at 6:20 was extremely close to being leveled. If you notice in the foreground about 6 seconds earlier, even that bull was like OMG, I need to get the hell out of here. Award-winning type video. Great job and thanks for sharing!

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

Bull ? Looked like he was running in the wrong direction (in its path) Poor thang

[@gmamah9559]

Thank you for your work! I can't imagine how hard it is to watch towns being destroyed. Stay safe!! ❤

[@MidwestStormChasing]

My heart dropped when I saw all the debris explode into the air followed by the roar of the destruction. Thanks for watching!

[@monkeyball9223]

​@@MidwestStormChasing I could only imagine this footage helps research for sure thank you for posting this stunning video 😮

[@phild8095]

Iowa. My adopted home. Wind chills to -40, winds to almost 200 miles per hour in a tornado, days of straight line winds in the 40s-50s, occasional derecho. I love it here. You have to admire the crew that designed and built that water tower. It held up to those winds.

[@Summertime5463]

I’ve never seen a tornado in real life, can’t imagine what it’s like. Thank you for sharing this video, it’s actually educational and the devastating seeing the aftermath of one.

[@ethanhurley2558]

It’s crazier than you can imagine sounds like a train when your inside it you can hear ripping shit to shreads been in one never again hopefully

[@steveverdick2632]

Imagine a high speed train coming at you with high winds, hail, and rain. Once in Iowa my car was knocked into a ditch by a tornado but luckily went the other way. A huge tornado was coming to our house but also veered off. Tornadoes are so unpredictable it is hard to figure out where to go. Hopefully you have a basement to go down to.

[@Brobobobobobobo]

Ive only seen one in my life and i live in Oklahoma one of the hot beds for Tornadoes. Luckily my little town rarely got hit by em.

[@hurricaneaquatics]

I've been in a few and let me tell you, you haven't missed a thing! Terrifying on a level I can't fully describe.

[@samhaintheviking_official]

I just caught a F2 in Clinton county in iowa and that was intense I can only imagine the f4 that he recorded here

[@faegrrrl]

Thank you for all of your hard work. Never, ever have I seen footage like this in my life. 😲

[@MidwestStormChasing]

I really appreciate it, thank you so much!

[@faegrrrl]

@@MidwestStormChasing I don't know if you know how many of us thank you and appreciate you. Days before this event I started praying for all of you and then individually yesterday as Ryan went live. If I could do what you do, I might be able to overcome a lot of things. You're such an inspiration. Truly.

[@faegrrrl]

@@pamelah6431 I've never heard of him but I'll look him up right now. Thank you very much dear.

[@ZEEKUPP]

Incredible footage! This is a world class tornado video. It also shows how strong the feeder winds are that are feeding that thing. My heart goes out to the people who suffered through that. My video screen is as close as I want to be to one of those things.

[@spindrift2009]

Guys. Good work. Finally stable high def footage of a monster. Keep at it!!!!!

[@lukeyj8331]

It’s crazy I was in a suburb of Des Moines at the same time maybe two hours away,and it just rained a little and the sun was out most of the afternoon too. It’s always been crazy to me that the weather can be this dynamic a few hours away

[@Solutions3000]

I'm amazed by that, as well. The most interesting weather I've seem, was a rain storm on one side of the street, but not on the other. Still don't understand how that works.

[@LadyofRohan87]

precipitation comes from clouds! so you happened to be standing exactly where a cloud and the clear sky were separated :) I've had it happen before too, pouring rain in my back yard but perfectly clear in the front

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

This is an awesome capture of the tornado! The roar is one thing, but to see the violent motion, horizontal vortices, and a very-visible Rear-Inflow Jet is truly something else. Also the way the tornado seemed to "bounce" at times, something intense tornadoes possess. See the severe threat for Tuesday? It may go just far enough north to place me under threat for hail.

[@MidwestStormChasing]

My hometown will likely also be at risk of hail. I will probably be out chasing the warm sector!

[@kansas3332]

This is a normal day in Kansas

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@@MidwestStormChasing Ok! Looks like the models overall, ECMWF and the SREF Ensembles especially, are lifting the warm air advection further north. Also, some decent frontogenesis may lead to a concetration of thunderstorms as far north as Northern Wisconsin.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@MidwestStormChasing, congratulations on 1.1 million views on the video as well! I also subscribed!

[@christinejackson8542]

Wow ! The rotation of this tornado just seems to draw me into it. I watched over and over the closest part of the tornado. Absolutely beautiful and so powerful.

[@gjrip]

Someone needs to stabilize this, all the shaking around is making me nauseous but the footage is amazing.

[@TamaHawkLive]

I used to work with a woman at a company who did storm chasing during the season as a hobby, her and her husband built up a vehicle over time and that's how she'd use the bulk of her vacation time. Storm chasers are a gem to us all thank you for what you do