Super Typhoon Yolanda Tacloban Philippines

[@JimEdds]

Thanks for watching everyone, it's been 9 years ! Never forget

[@Typhoon_guy]

Hello, What is the strongest storm u have ever experience?

[@LONELY_B3AR]

The strongest I experienced is Vamco (Ulysess)

[@Typhoon_guy]

The strongest i have experience is Typhoon Rolly, nina and tisoy but the strongest is rolly

[@jaredjohnson1015]

One of the best videos of Yolanda I’ve seen. Your video on Dorian was also fantastic!

[@genesystem9016]

Those kids, where are they now? 2023.

[@EarthUncutTV]

So many memories - wow! Thanks for putting this back out there again

[@JimEdds]

Thanks James . . . that was an intense storm and you were 1/2 mile away for me.

[@dredsmiles]

I'm from Calbiga, Samar just an hour away from Tacloban. The typhoon struck early in the morning, the wind is so strong we were scared our house might get destroyed because it's not all concrete, thankfully we are all safe and no big damage to our house. During the typhoon, we were actually roaming around our barangay with my friends because we thot its not that strong. At 11am we already saw the sun. It's as if nothing happened. Then one of my mom's colleagues called her that there are hundreds of dead people in tacloban. At first we didn't believe it because to us it wasn't that strong. Then other people started saying that many were dead in tacloban. It is just so sad. We have relatives in Tacloban, my mom and sister have to check if they were ok. They just ride a habal habal or motorcycle with our cousin because they said it will be harder to pass if you're on 4 wheels. My mom said there were many dead bodies on the road and the smell is so awful and they had to carry the motorcycle sometimes because it was so hard to pass. My sister even stepped on a body and screamed. It was so sad and heartbreaking. Thankfully our relatives were ok. Rest in Peace to those who passed. 🙏

[@lanzjayx_05678]

It's been 11 years! Never forget

[@RealGilbertGan]

Even after nearly a decade when Haiyan struck the Philippines, disturbing scenes of devastation like these is still haunting. I did remember what you posted on Facebook, which was seen on NBC Nightly News, where you said that there are so many dead bodies lying in the streets, security's concern with looting, and water supply is running low. I couldn't imagine how horrifying it is for people in the immediate aftermath down there. Meanwhile here in Legazpi in my most fond memories of Haiyan, I do remember that it nearly missed us by a slight bit, but it did cause some damages at several structures, such as a local mall that I often go to where parts of the plaster wall were torn off by strong winds and debris scattered down the streets as I was cycling around the city that time. I really feel bad for the bereaved families who lost their friends, their loved ones from this Killer Typhoon. Thank you for sharing this footage, Jim, much love from the Philippines.

[@whiteRiceSupremacist]

I lived in Dulag. People just laughed at the incoming typhoon thinking it was just another one of those typhoon that comes in and out. We were pretty used to getting around 20 typhoons yearly. I was watching the rain by a window of my home, I knew it was a different typhoon when I saw the neighbor's roof disappear away like blowing a fire out of a candle. We had around 20-30 minutes of peaced as the center passed by, then the raging wind came back to harass us again. It was the longest morning of my life. People who came to seek shelter in my home looted us after the typhoon was gone. It was heartbreaking, depressing and as a young teenager I could only do nothing but watch. Days after we were still worried about looters and NPA terrorists who were rumored to come to small villages to steal food and rape women. It was the worst. We were all helpless until rescue came. Now we just laugh at our trauma to cope with what happened and promised to not underestimate typhoons.

[@jhabs5588]

Same to what happened here in our province, people just shrug their shoulder and said old folks told them typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) is just the same as other typhoon. My husband and I prepared for our family provision and some friends of mine just laughed at us but we continued with our preparation.. then that dreadful day came.. roofs flew above us, trees are hurled toward our house.. our nipa roof was tossed..it was a total mess around us.. uprooted and broken trees, shrubs on top of the other, gushing waters… totally and partially damaged houses, people running to and fro looking for clean water to drink and food to eat, no electricity for over a month… i have witnessed strong typhoons but Yolanda was the strongest among them all.. it was really frightful..

[@Porty900]

Great Stuff, Jim. I've been watching your content for a little while now and nobody else comes close quality wise.

[@JimEdds]

Thanks, and thanks for watching the video.

[@jetd9716]

11 years to the day. This has to be one of the best video of any Hurricane I have ever seen period. You sure didn't waste your opportunity to document this one firsthand and what bravery to go out there and film it too. Do me a favor next time wear a helmet with faceshield and protective clothing. Thanks for the memories.

[@slyscafe]

The footage you've gotten from being in near-EF5 conditions is incredible

[@BsedMan-if6tb]

The wind in a hurricane isn't as concentrated as in an ef5 though.

[@FocusSoraka]

The enhanced fujita scale is based of damage and other factors, not simply based on wind. Hurricanes dont have the force that an ef5 would, being able to tear up asphalt and life pipes from the ground. While hurricanes and tornadoes are both devastating, both deserve their own classifications

[@DiegoBianes]

Thank u soo much sir for uploading this videos.. memories are still vivid .. i was a supertyphoon Haiyan/Yolanda .. Im in so much pain and in Tears while viewing this video.. 🥹😢 Its bee 11 years.. but experienced will never be forgotten

[@danieljohncanedacatudio5072]

5:18 This part got me to shed tears. Seeing how they live before the typhoon hit the ground, now I believe, and I really do believe that most of the people who were filmed in this video are no longer in existence because of the typhoon.

[@JimEdds]

I think certainly some of the people at the fish market near the water but to date nobody has told me of anyone. Thanks for watching.

[@theordinaryathlete]

Wow!, I just came across your channel Jim. The absolute violence of the wind , I don't think I've ever seen in captured so well. Stay safe.

[@ScottMcPartlandNYC]

That was a hell of a Chase that you endured Jim! Great footage as always!

[@JimEdds]

Thanks Scott . . . that was one long chase. I want to go back next month or for sure on the 10 year anniversary.

[@randombalddude3346]

Crazy to think that some people he met or captured on this video probably died on that same typhoon he's documenting

[@KinitoPETYT518]

My mom once lived on the edge part of the hurricane, glad she survived.. R.I.P for the lives that have been lost. Most of the time, every typhoon i just wait it out and thats it. But Haiyan was never the same.

[@friedboot42]

you are an absolute madman and i love it, these longer documentary style videos by you are amazing

[@daveypeanuts1]

This guy is just built differently. Clearly his massive balls of steel keep him from being blown away!! Massive respect!!

[@freetousevlog9162]

i really salute those personalities who keep doing their duties after the calamities ,

[@supreetcs2010]

Jim has balls of steel to capture those ferrocious winds

[@bryansaluta2766]

You're so brave to even film that event, while me trembling and scared the whole time.

[@mariaguiad.5448]

We were huddled under the sturdy kitchen table with my sons John and Jonathan. The kitchen roof collapsed on top of the table, howling winds, I was praying the Lord's prayer almost shouting, pleading for the Lord to stop the storm. That spot was the only place left with roof, the rest of the house was gone. Too hard to go out and when we made it out at 1pm, we were shocked to see that a whole coco tree with fronds nuts and all, a guava and mango tree fell our kitchen roof. With God's will we were not pinned down. Guia V. Dolina of Brgy. Arado, Palo, Leyte. Philippines !!!

[@JimEdds]

That is a scary story. I'm glad everyone was safe. That wind really was howling especially when it shifted out of the south. Thanks for watching

[@artemismoon7960]

Typhoon Yolanda (Halyan) survivor here from Tacloban city I was young when it happened

[@ThatMeansHesMad]

This is unbelievable footage, Jim. I found this after watching your footage from hurricane Charlie, with those 185mph winds. Have you done any tornado chasing? Or primarily cyclones? Thanks for all the amazing content!

[@JimEdds]

I have done a little tornado chasing over the years, a lot of waterspout chasing when I lived in the Florida Keys, and a whole lot of hurricane and typhoon chasing. Thanks for watching.

[@cps6949]

@@JimEddshave you chased Typhoon Goni in 2020 before?

[@richardhughes9857]

a year i never forget. between 10.000 to 12.000 died. lots never recovered from sea. lost many good friends i got to know. r.i.p my friends

[@martecs18]

Thank you for sharing..I'am from Philippines in Bohol. I never forget this typhoon Yolanda.I'm in Florida watching news.

[@leam.garado6020]

i wacth your video with full of tears , remembering back , your amazing man ! you do the great job even you know its too dangerous but u make this documentary real ! We suffered a lot on that tragedy, Godbless you..

[@kapitbanda]

superb coverage ! i hope your ok there in florida, with hurricane milton !

[@jdchannel822]

That typhoon is my most unforgettable one. Our house got entirely wiped out, luckily we were able to get out the house with no injury before it collapsed.

[@davidarmitage289]

Sorry for your losses. Ingat po

[@davidarmitage289]

I was in Iloilo , Cebu and Legaspi a few weeks after Yolanda hit. We did rice packing, clothes packing for the victims and distributed meals and water. It was heartbreaking

[@The_Legends_of_Momoland]

I'm from the Philippines this vids. is the reason why I Subscribed to You Eds" few years Ago However thanks. for documenting Its very dangerous it May caused your Life Always Keep safe 🙏

[@JimEdds]

Thank you Daisy's_Knight.

[@Soledad-gn1iq]

Thank you Sir. Climate change should be taken seriously. It should be our responsibility, each and everyone of us.😢

[@pzrsley7434]

Lost my cousin in haiyan, I miss you alot ate 🥺

[@marachua8534]

We live in rizal province near metro manila ,that time we really felt the strong wind cause by st yolanda . That is very scary experience especially in Tacloban, Leyte😢

[@marialourdesmiranda673]

Very nice docu..this is the first time viewing this docu..what a courage you Have

[@enigmagrieshaber5555]

I've seen your documentation years ago I'm glad it was recommended to me again

[@stanleybaclea-an1055]

Salamat sir jim.. I'm from Tacloban City.. Just near villa mayor..

[@JimEdds]

good to hear from you Stanley, thanks for watching.

[@xfhnhhgjbvcfg]

Thanks Jim! Great video!! The pool footage was crazy!!

[@JimEdds]

indeed at the end it was nuts. Thanks for watching Joshua.

[@elisavee2346]

I swear it was my faith and prayers that saved our house and lives I was praying loudly calling to Our Almighty God and Mother Mary to spare us from harm 🙏

[@yu-gi-ohduelist3508]

I already watched your old video.. everytime I rewatching it give me goosebumps again and again the night before it' hit still clear in my mind

[@JimEdds]

thanks for re-watching . . . this version was much higher quality and more suitable for KZbin. The older one I'll probably unlink soon. Coming up on 9 years!

[@mr.clean419]

I was a Marine who deployed to tacloban after this storm. A terrible tragedy

[@JimEdds]

The GW Carrier Group and escorts saved thousands of Filipinos after Haiyan. It was really really bad and those choppers, planes and other assets made the difference. Salute.

[@mr.clean419]

@@JimEdds thank you sir, I still think about this tragedy daily. So much devastation and loss of life. We were finding people weeks after. I’ve been back to the Philippines twice since, amazing people

[@naisue]

It's really hearbreaking that not all those people who were in the pictures you presented survived.

[@JoshuaRalisay-v8y]

Typhoon Haiyan AKA Philippine Name As Typhoon Yolanda Is Most Well Known Disaster From My Country The Philippines 🇵🇭 And It's Most Unforgettable In Modern Philippine History

[@CodyInGames]

What's kind of disturbing is that some of the people in this video probably didn't survive the storm. 😢

[@JW-hf9ev]

Strong conviction and great documentary thank you

[@JimEdds]

your welcome and thanks for watching the video

[@ranerandolphcodilla34]

The day we lost our ancestral house but made our home more stronger. (T_T)

[@besinebilal]

jim, im happy for you ,you survive this with the people they took you in , im sorry for the families of victims and the lost , i hope that evrything will be allright ! from tunisia , satay strong stay save !

[@ACEWARFARE1]

The worst nightmare for us Filipino the YOLANDA typhoon is the strongest typhoon to hit Philippines and many people died in tacloban and in eastern visayas thats were we live and that was the worst spot And the worst Nightmare for ME because the Wind WAs super strong and got to survive to tell the story

[@user-jwill]

These are riveting videos can’t get enough 🤦🏻🤷‍♂️🙌

[@JimEdds]

More coming, thanks for watching.

[@waraypidal4918]

Typhoon Haiyan Survivor here from Tacloban City!

[@vyneshindenmc6181]

Okay po

[@yanzkie2781]

this is the time where super typhoon category is not yet implemented no category 5, only category 3 that's why people don't really know what to come.

[@virtualtrucker26]

Actually, we already had super typhoons before we are just not accustomed to these super powerful once in a lifetime storms. Usually super typhoons are categorized if the storm reaches 185 kph and Signal Numbers are raised in the Philippines ranging from 1 as the weakest to 4 as the devastating.

[@AcerScout]

The raw power of mother nature is truly awe inspiring. Stay safe out there Jim!

[@JimEdds]

Thanks I will try. Thanks for watching.

[@spuurty]

I remember watching this few years back specially that crazy pool scene. After having experience Ian first hand here in Florida, this looks like a totally different animal

[@JimEdds]

So many perished in Yolanda. Ian also brough tragedy and swept away homes. I'm north of you in Tampa which is where Ian was suppose to hit. I was really concerned because I'm on the water too. One day we will get our Ian I'm afraid. Thanks for watching.

[@AverageKaijuUniversePlayer]

Your back! :)

[@alissahmarie]

Yolanda survivor. That day was still fresh in my mind. 😢

[@paulalbertcanada7401]

That could be the last photo of people who stayed in Salvacion Church 😔🙏

[@JimEdds]

I was later told the water came up about 10 feet there :(

[@colinlove5062]

The power of the storm and especially the devastation are unreal. The Philippines is beautiful country and has relatively good disaster preparedness built into its infrastructure. Especially considering it’s vulnerability to earthquakes, typhoons & volcanic eruptions. But in a storm like this from the winds alone steel reinforced concrete construction built above storm surge levels can provide real safety. Tacloban was hit terribly but I can only imagine how it was in the country side where poverty rates are higher and construction standards are lower. It’s terrifying to think about what would happen to a low lying major US city if a Camille or Labor Day storm strikes. I don’t think even reinforced wood frame construction would stand up well to the winds alone. Katrina was a cat 3 at landfall a stronger storm with the same or greater surge could be the deadliest disaster in US history. Hopefully videos like these can help inform the general public and decision makers around the world of the risks and mitigation strategies needed to keep people safe from the type of disasters threaten that their areas.

[@CallsignSplint]

Imagine, some people and civilians in that video is now dead. Praying for the souls of those people.

[@uzaiyaro]

I’m curious as to what’s in the drum style case. Otherwise fantastic video. I’ve always loved storm chasing and I hope I can chase a cyclone one day here in Australia.

[@tanasue77]

This was great but sad coverage. I can't believe you went there by yourself and did this. I just found and watched this coverage by @earth uncut the other day. So sad for all the people

[@jolianarra5855]

Di makakalimot ang experience namin lahat na from leyte subrang saya akala talaga di tutuloy maglandfall si Yolanda pero lakas noong landfull 2am sa nov. Subrang Nakakakot na experience si Yolanda.

[@Thebloxfruitsguy650]

I Remember Yolanda When I Was Little It Was Really Bad The Flooding And The Destruction I Dont Remeber It Coearly Because I Was Still A Very Little Child But I Am Sad For The People Who Didnt Make It Alive

[@rhob216]

38:00 media always talk about the storm surge during their weather report but not everybody knows about it, that's why they are shocked when the water came in...

[@teamevol3029]

It's been 11 years

[@chloecodilla9089]

its 2022 now but that storm will never be forgotten.

[@bradddderrr2018]

Wowww great good job, Sir salutee 👏👐

[@nelsonsolatre8742]

Jim your home state of florida is now bracing a category 4 or 5 hurricane hours from now, may your family and friends is in higher grounds now and safe.

[@reymarkranes]

I'm survivors in Yolanda and now is 10years

[@xyxy2614]

its been 1 decade since this tragic event hits philippines..

[@bhobbytayobong976]

Is Was Born On May 9, 2014 After Haiyan of Remembing Yolanda on November 8, 2014 11/8/14

[@RoshMendez]

Its 2013 not 2014

[@rainbowdust5307]

Incredible footage 👏

[@matthewseneris6095]

It's just amazing how a typhoon can do the power of a nuclear bomb shockwave, but it does this nonstop and consistent.

[@rencechannel2240]

Exactly

[@flightforge30]

this was Tacloban City the day before Yolanda napakarami pang sasakyan .. napakaraming tao .. my people never knew of what to expect once this deadly deluge will finally landfall in my place...and the lives of those who had survived has never been the same again as well as Tacloban City has never been the same again as it was before the pre-Yolanda days.

[@storytime8805]

that was some storm I am just so glad u made it out of their but where u rode out the storm was so Beautiful the day b4 the storm n to see it afterwards such devastation maybe next time dont bring so much with u lol

[@0369DevilDawg]

In 2005, I was a Hurricane Katrina First Responder, and a Hurricane Rita First Responder/Survivor. They were category 5 hurricanes. I would like to encourage no one to do anything that was displayed in this video. In this video, I decided not to finish it, I noticed flying objects, and hurricane force winds that may have been the cause of many deaths back then. It almost happened here. But I guess some people are luckier than others.

[@JimEdds]

I would recommended no body do it also. That said, I've been doing this since 1998. The crazy people don't last. The ones that mitigate the risks do. The vast majority of deaths in Haiyan were from drowning. I was on a hill above that. So then it's a matter of mitigating the wind risks. Clean wind off the water doesn't have debris. Much more risky being a news reporter in a war zone, much more. Some people have the experience to do this. Not many but some do. I've been in many hurricanes and typhoons from Hong Kong to Bermuda, how many. Probably 70, I lost track including Dorian in 2019 in the Bahamas. Just before landfall, Recon measured 185 sustained with gusts to 220 with a dropsonde. Way more than either Katrina or Rita. The vast majorty of Katrina fatalities were also from drowning. I was inside for Dorian after the wind reached a certain point, would crack the door and film with the GoPro when I could. It takes years to build up the skill set to safely film in a major hurricane. I won't drive around in one but lots of chasers do. I'm actually one of the old conservative chasers. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@jaimehflores3908]

That is Mother Nature wrath. Kudos to Jim for this video. Also, he is a good looking guy!! The Heat is on…

[@galanzaschannel5492]

Hi Jim...how are you...we will never forget for what you've done here in the Philippines during the typhon Yolanda...

[@mnginsr]

Imagine, some or worstly most of these people that were filmed would be probably dead, It's been a 9 years today

[@jsat2701]

I wonder if Mang Fred, the boat driver is still alive today. Hope you can find him when you get back.

[@JimEdds]

He was awesome. Solid reliable and adept on the water. I was so glad to get out to Cebu. Thank you Mang Fred.

[@bhobbytayobong976]

Super Typhoon Yolanda 🌀🌀 Tacloban Philippines

[@ButiNgaSau]

It's sad, some of the people you captured on cam on that marketplace Nov.7 might not be around anymore after haiyan

[@JimEdds]

yes but I haven't had anyone point out anybody in the video in that regard. Thanks for watching.

[@nooresclamado3301]

10 Years aho sir... I myself went there and saw the aftermath. I am from the southern part of leyte. Same we experienced also the super typhoon Odette last Dec. 2021 here in my home town. I dunno if you chase that super typhoon. Anyway God Bless on your journey always sir.

[@guybeingaguy]

When Jim Cantore pulls into town and Jim dons the “helmet” you know shits about to get REAL!😅

[@JimEdds]

So true . . . and people want to know where Jim is when a storm is coming.

[@joelmadlansacay904]

Exactly 9 years ago today

[@acerael7048]

Yes 9 years ago typhoon haiyan anniversarry

[@juliantekkengod9187]

Awesome!

[@itsmealdrn]

I just subscribed. Glad that this video pop out. I was just wondering what would it be like if you just stand in the midst of the storm.

[@Zaizku]

Man my hometown was just 3km south of tacloban and it was the worst experience of my life I was just around 12 years old that time

[@JimEdds]

wow Jon Jon, you were closer to the eye than I was at Leyte Park. I just looked up Leyte Park on google maps and it's no longer a resort but a Government building, Dept of Agriculture? I still see busted orange tiles on the rooftops.

[@Zaizku]

@@JimEdds The government is actually planning to buy the land and convert it to a new tourist attractions. Btw I forgot to thank you for covering the typhoon this is the only video I can show my future children on how powerful Yolanda/Haiyan.

[@JKtims]

Haiyan or yolanda (local name) was so fcking strong, it felt like the ground was shaking.

[@GeneroseRoluna]

Watching from bacoor cavite calabarzon manila Philippines 🇵🇭 i am born of baybay leyte 10:19

[@joeanderson8839]

I've seen some crazy people. But you take the cake.

[@ButiNgaSau]

Hi sir based on your experience there, Is it true that Filipino people are resilient?

[@JimEdds]

yes and not only that but Filipino people are the nicest of any country I have been and then I'd but the people in Louisiana right there with them.

[@chewiechewie3718]

Hi, I can't speak for all Filipinos but from what I experienced and all I can say yes,I don't know how to explain it properly but after a typhoon people will come out and see the damage we usually scout our area like who's tree feel or how much damage the houses are then after that we start the clean up, some people cry because thier house collapse but after that they collect what they can still salvage and we actually make jokes about it, like we would say that before yolanda some houses are still payag(hut) but after the typhoon there house are now made out of sim(we called it that but it's basically like a stainless steel roof) even their walls are made out of it... because not all people can afford stainless steel roof and now even the walls are Stainless Steel 😂 and you should see the coconuts, lots of coconuts will fall so we make "lamaw" it's a coconut drink,so you get the coconut water and put it in a container mix it with milk ,sugar/condenced milk and put the coconut meat as well and put crackers, it's quite dilicious, and even after the typhoon you can still see people laughing and smiling, oh and another thing during typhoons people with like hut houses or easy to ruin house will take shelter with people who's house are a lot sturdier so during the typhoon instead of panicking or be scared we kinda have a little get together and people would bring drinks alcohol and somsoman(food to munch while drinking) some would bring a guitar and would have jaming session with our neighbors 😄

[@davidarmitage289]

That’s why they always have the respect of Canadians and we have a Filipino appreciation week to celebrate Filipino culture in Canada

[@derondanielgaddi9232]

10.40 was really unexpecyed at the backround for me

[@bhobbytayobong976]

Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) Tacloban City, Leyte 11/08/13| Friday By: Jim Edds

[@CallsignSplint]

I hope that Oscar and Oscar's family are fine.

[@JimEdds]

I heard from him a few years after the storm . . . he listened when I told him this would be a very bad storm. Thanks for watcing.

[@dindodayao6238]

My cousin died there drowned been 3 days when the body was found RIP cousin.

[@joeljavelina8255]

God bless you sir

[@corneliollonorabadionganii1590]

Its chilling that most of the people that he filmed here have died.

[@myrfred9035]

Nice blog sir Jim.. 🙏🙏🙏

[@senpaipsycho4138]

imagine if the super typhoon yolanda landing at night its more dangerous i think

[@taariqkhanoflegend4622]

R.I.P. to the loved ones❤