The Chapman Tornado - an extraordinary 90 minute violent EF4 tornado

[@Ratsinameatsuit]

Definitely could’ve done without the music. Nice footage but had to turn sound down.

[@gblim398]

Honestly, I'll take music over bros screaming every time.

[@pjesf]

I watch a ton of tornado videos so have to say that this one was very nicely done. Spectacular imagery, sound, and overall production. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@gagago302]

You know shit's real when the whole meso is the tornado. Some of the best footage of the year no doubt.

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks for the compliment!

[@ArchTeryx00]

This wasn't quite so extreme a case, but it was definitely a big, violent tornado. The whole meso may have not made it to ground level, but what was there was plenty big enough for chaser and those caught near it alike. Whole-meso tornadoes like El Reno are freakishly rare -they make EF5s look common. Easy mistake to make, though. This one came straight out of an HP supercell and was rain-wrapped for much of its life. Rain-wrapped tornadoes are extremely dangerous to chaser and civilian alike. You simply have no way of telling where the tornadic circulation ends and the rain curtains begin.

[@SultanMapping]

@@ArchTeryx00 u mean El Reno? El Paso is in west texas...

[@ArchTeryx00]

@@SultanMapping Oh crap. You're right. I corrected that right away!

[@arcadia4691]

The entire mesocyclone IS THE TORNADO??!!!

[@demetradyer9355]

well that was fun. with the music, I almost expected a serial killer to jump on the hood of your car.

[@huntersofthunder]

lol now that's a funny thought

[@m.k.2811]

a tornado is a meteorological "serial killer" isn't it?

[@raphmaster23]

Least you have a chance with a serial killer lol just slam on your breaks than run them over 😉

[@jenniferadams1537]

Fantastic footage, some of the best I’ve ever seen and drafted perfectly The music was, well, no.

[@Mikey-1990]

Living in Connecticut my entire life, I've never actually seen a Tornado outside of videos. We do get them occasionally, but it's usually two or three towns over from me. I actually would love to get a chance to see one someday maybe. The tornados up here NORMALLY never exceed EF1. It's extremely rare to get one of this magnitude because our climate is colder. However, In 1878, we did in fact have the strongest known Tornado in Connecticut history. An esitmated F4 scientists came up with by looking at past damage costs, a few photos, notes from survivors and artist paintings of some of the wreckage. This tornado ran right through my hometown of Wallingford. Crazy to think where my house is, a devastating Tornado once passed through here. Excellent footage!

[@matthewmccune]

I chased this storm for the entirety too and I must say, nice job with this video. very impressive!

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks Matt! It was a joy to produce and a great way to relive the chase ;)

[@ILLUMINATIONS94]

I have a 12 minute video of this storm that I recorded from my house, but i wasn't able to get the tornado in view because it was to far and there were a lot of trees. But I did manage to capture NON-Stop lightning in my video. You guys should check it out!

[@amydavis4945]

I usually refuse to watch time lapse chase videos because it's impossible to actually experience what the videographer experienced. However, you had some amazing moments caught here, and I thank you for sharing. I still can't imagine what was going through those truck drivers heads as they just kept driving right into it. Luckily it wasn't debris going through their heads.

[@W.Y.W.H.40]

Absolutely amazing tornado video, I loved it! I truly believe that you should win an award for this video, it one of the top best tornado videos that I've ever seen. I really loved the music you added, it really seemed to fit perfectly. Great job and thank you for sharing this.

[@donfields1234]

Normally i dont like music on chase vids, after all im looking for as much of the tornado experience as i can get...from the safety of my bed, lol, i would totally chase if i had the opportunity. And although i would love to see the raw footage of this chase as well, i must applaud you for your production, excellent camera work, great views and moat importantly you still left tornado sound in as well. So hats off to you, well done laddy, well done sir...😁

[@PeaceMarauder]

Oh thank god! Someone who can use a camera! Thank you! I was worried about those truckers though, those rigs tip easy in tornadoes.

[@timnewman1172]

Did anyone get hit by it?

[@foxdogsourdough]

Kudos to Kevin MacLeod and his team on the music. Excellent!

[@WellsWxIL]

Great video - best footage I've seen of the tornado crossing I-70 and its post-Chapman phase. I shot video of the storm's early and middle stages from the Solomon Road and Jeep Road exits but I got stuck to the west of the tornado as it crossed the interstate in front of me. Nice to see it from the other side!

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks Winston, yes we were very fortunate to see the tornado from south and then east of it when it crossed the interstate, then south east of it just as it was entering the Chapman area. Thankfully no one was seriously injured or killed in Chapman - we feared it would be hit directly.

[@donnaboo2204]

I'm happy to say that I've finally gotten to the point that I've seen enuff tornado videos n I'm over it. Everyone be safe out there!!!

[@rebeccac8705]

That music...Lord. I felt extremely anxious watching this from the safety of my comfy chair. Nice fear factor. Really enjoyed! 👍

[@mikefriend1514]

That was a beast. Scary how those trucks just continued to barrel down the highway towards it. Great camera position.

[@gazza2933]

I'm never too sure about the added music but this is a fantastic video! Good work! 👍🏻

[@sharonkeller7397]

Great video of this monster!! I don't usually like music but what you chose was perfect and not too loud.

[@ZenithAstrology]

Yes sounds like spider 🕷

[@stevetakacs654]

Another awesome video. The music is great

[@deadheadred14]

Outstanding video, the soundtrack fit perfectly with what I was seeing, putting me on the edge my seat, figuratively. Thanks for the thrills.

[@sunnygirl87]

I like this form of video record! Great shots, contrast, movement and illustration of size, sound and proximity. Impressive.

[@Melodystiak1]

WoW!! great editing and sound!!

[@burtgummer463]

3 mins in reminded me of a bad acid trip in 86' lol

[@huntersofthunder]

lol

[@MrRedeyedJedi]

They're in the trees maaan... The air spirits are coming I tell you, melting into your mind

[@rumorady-4566]

10:³¹ people are driving into the tornado, that's crazy... Great footage! I was waiting for traffic to be blown away... But of course, the video ends.

[@gunkeez]

10:31

[@gabrieljernigan8443]

Thank the Lord it missed Chapman. My grandparents were living in Chapman both times a tornado was headed their way, the first one was 2 blocks away from their house.

[@JediTimbob]

Cool! Always fascinating to see different angles on a tornado you've witnessed too

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks ;) I agree. I've been watching the other videos online too.

[@JediTimbob]

+Thunderhunter I've only made it through all my stills of that tornado. Haven't gone through my video yet. Hopefully it will be good

[@huntersofthunder]

what vantage/s did you have on the tornado?

[@JediTimbob]

+Thunderhunter We saw it drop from an interstate state overpass at Solomon and were mostly running parallel of it along I70. We got ahead of it by a mile or two where it crossed the interstate behind us. And we got to Chapman in the rain as the power while the power was out. As it was too rain wrapped by that late stage we stopped there before heading back to Salina.

[@JediTimbob]

+Thunderhunter At 6:32 or so that might be us driving through your shot. I was with Brandon Ivey - Storm Chasing Tours.

[@jimkeener3773]

Amazing captures. Truly extraordinary work. There's a team that excels.

[@bulletman124XXL]

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing!

[@DaBears08]

Well documented thank you for sharing

[@nickcasey4761]

Great footage! I didn't realize it was that big when it passed our house!

[@xmissmilkywayx1887]

What was your experience of it

[@Psygression91]

The soundtrack is awe

[@bjoeljones]

Cracking good video, Lad. That was one hell of a monster tornie.

[@MrTee-hw7mp]

What are those cars doing sitting there? Can’t they hear the scary music?

[@lylehwong8786]

The 18 wheeler driver's aren't too bright?

[@88evileve88]

They on a schedule

[@isabelledoumeng6144]

hello! your videos are beautiful, scary and thrilling. I am hooked I'm afraid. thank you so much for sharing your talent. Isabelle

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks Isabelle, glad you like the videos. I certainly enjoy producing them!

[@isabelledoumeng6144]

+Thunderhunter it shows!

[@XmasLightsGuy]

Looks like a beast of a storm! Good video!

[@darkmachine165]

Really dig the time lapse, pretty cool!

[@sponsler]

Awesome video...along I70 even more! (was there, great re-living moment).

[@chaddrumm6809]

Wow! Epic video!

[@chaddrumm6809]

One of the craziest storm vids I’ve seen!

[@454Casul]

Awesome footage! The music added to the suspense! Some are crying that they had to turn it down!😂😂😂

[@desalineyanga1116]

WOW! Great work

[@beckylynn209]

Please??!!! No more dramatic music.. I prefer the real sounds. It makes me feel like I'm watching a movie.. Still great footage!!! 😀🙋👍

[@mortisha8693]

What Becky said. I think adding some on screen context; like time, general area, even telling dummies like me when you have intercepted the tornado ( like counting coup? Or just seeing how close you can get without incurring damage? Or when a tornado crosses a road in front of you). But, all in all, a very beautiful but chilling video.

[@boardman49]

Actually, the Imperial March from Star Wars might have been a good musical choice.

[@beckylynn209]

@Christian Gore OMG!! What an imagination!! Fight on!! 🤗✌️

[@deadheadred14]

Disagree, love the drama the music gives.

[@isosoupy]

the music was overwhelming haha

[@ragnarbloodeagle7686]

A really great video, it had real intensity & danger in it, well done for putting yourself in harms way, thought that beasty was getting real close.

[@sabishiihito]

I know I've been plastering this comment on all the videos of this storm but...doesn't it look a lot like the 2013 Moore OK EF5 when it at its peak width and intensity? I have no doubt if this thing had hit more structures/a more densely populated area, it would have been rated EF5 as well.

[@huntersofthunder]

I tend to agree but I'm no expert on tornado damage so happy to leave that with those that know better. I do think it is remarkable that this tornado was on the ground for so long with such sustained power and size and yet the amount of damage and injury seems relatively low - a great outcome.

[@sabishiihito]

I've read that Doppler on wheels measured wind speeds in excess of 200mph with this twister, which would put it into EF5 range. However, the lack of structural damage due to the sparsely populated area got it a lower rating.

[@mortisha8693]

sabishiihito aaaa1

[@mr_scruffles_ytminecraft1110]

sabishiihito i agree but i think the moore tornado was bigger but likely slightly stronger or just as strong as it as well. im not a professional or anything and just my opinion but it looks like this one was near 1.7 miles wide at its peak, the moore tornado was just over 2 miles wide. I live in Oklahoma and i would say im thankful to not get anything like that but had got a tornado to hit my house and was rated an EF-4 to low end EF-5..it was like 2am when it came through so could see anything except when it lightning, looked to be slightly over 1 mile wide when i seen it get lit up.. but this one was definitely up there really close to the moore tornado

[@SultanMapping]

@@mr_scruffles_ytminecraft1110 moore was 1.3 miles wide, u might be confusing it with el reno which was 2.6 miles wide. I think this tornado might have been more violent

[@stanhamilton6031]

Incredible video, well played!

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks Stan!

[@RogerEssigArtist]

i'm at 2:57 and just had to stop for a sec and say that the sound production is great.

[@huntersofthunder]

lol you had to stop, I love it, that's great you love the music! be sure to stop back when you're done watching the rest Roger.

[@One_Bar]

I'll have to agree! One of my biggest irritants with time lapse of any subject is the inherent blaring music that really doesn't follow with the subject matter. This is top notch! Awesome chase, awesome captures!

[@huntersofthunder]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@The101Point1]

You are approaching a twisting storm please exercise caution

[@nikkinicklus7587]

RDNCKRAMNOSD1 please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times

[@K5KJ]

Excellent footage!

[@1964Potter]

AMAZING FOOTAGE

[@arcadia4691]

One may think that not just the tornado is violent, but the storm responsible for it's creation, must be equally violent.

[@SuddenUpdraft]

Love the music.

[@K5KJ]

Well played!

[@rumorady-4566]

Why do people zoom towards the tornado. There was alot of cars heading that way..

[@tomshiba51]

Normally, I despise emotional talking, screaming, cursing, random music playing, and people repeating "BACK UP, $^&*&^%, BACK UP OR WE'RE GONNA DIE!" in the background during a tornado chase, but your choice of mood music added to this video. I could feel it. This was as exciting as the El Reno chase (or should I say, "Chased"?).

[@oneworld9071]

7-9 minutes, 11-12, and the 14's are spectacular. Driving semi's must be Hellish, given their 0-60 in 100 seconds acceleration....... pulled over in the 12 minute segment, is it even worth trying to U-turn outta that oncoming monster? I notice there wasn't a scramble to get under the overpass. And this was a 90-minute duration?!?! Excellent footage, and the music was right-on. Titles should include warnings about music...... or a script for the "M" key. For wind noise and general chatter, Shift-M. Mute music, Alt-F4.

[@cyndiduvall4037]

Beautiful pictures

[@saltedllama2759]

It's incredible how a mesocyclonic supercell takes up so little area, by square miles, that clear skies are visible all around it. Yet when that tornado drops and you are close, the power is unreal and it looks like the world is ending.

[@The-GreenHornet]

Man! at 12:15 those cars and trucks are sitting ducks. TURN AROUND AND GET OUT OF THERE!

[@ccch807]

Bennington or Joplin?

[@davidmayhew8083]

Amazing film. Best tornado video. Why no lightning in some of these storms?

[@dougreyes1325]

At any moment I was expecting a shark to come up from the water.

[@ZenithAstrology]

Tornados are a mix of Vegan and Carnivore

[@ethanbemis3570]

7:56 is the biggest tornado i have ever seen up close!

[@garymackey850]

I know some didn't like it.....but I did like the musical effects...did have to turn it down a bit....cool!!!!!

[@livhonestly]

Great suspenseful music

[@em-loof-tonnac]

I lost track of how many vehicles that drove into the mouth of the beast.

[@geminiburglar]

That was a great video!! I hope those were other chasers speeding towards it like that! #gotstobemorecareful Loved the music, and I definitely was waiting for a scary face to pop up! lol

[@huntersofthunder]

thanks Ladi! thankfully there were no fatalities. As soon as I heard the music tracks I knew I had to use them for this video :)

[@aleqz1365]

Ladi Gemini g,gmeqsffm vAspss. , Abbas R YArfaLYSV.

[@axemanjoe2945]

People just drive into the tornado like its no big problem

[@James_Dowdy]

What happened to the channel owner

[@richeyrich]

GoPro and rain don't mix. I would have cried over the footage.

[@dougsmith8421]

Good footage but I think it would stand by itself without the 'drama' music.

[@claytongillaspy8847]

Wasn’t this tornado the Chapman monster that bent and twisted railroad tracks? Easy f-5 it takes a tremendous amount of force to bend thick steel railroad tracks and the farm equipment that was old and very strong that was obliterated almost beyond recognition a very violent tornado like the hesston-Gisselle event of March 1990 that was also a ultra violent tornado with winds in excess of 300mph maybye a f-6 at times

[@kleinemaus6094]

There is no such thing as an EF6.

[@claytongillaspy8847]

@@kleinemaus6094 no there is no such thing as an f-6 but Ted fujita who is dr tornado said it could exist but there would be no difference in damage between a 5 & 6,since everything would be obliterated while never officially recorded only estimated there have been a handful of potential f-6 tornados in us history one would be 1990 Plainfield Illinois at 318 estimated bridge creek 99 was recorded at 318 mph by josh wurman in the Dow which was later down rated to 302 mph also several of the April 2011 Deep South tornados were close like hacklesburg , smithville and Tuscaloosa were 300 mph + monsters and the 2008 Parkersburg Iowa tornado was possibly f-6 @ 319 mph estimated so while there is no such thing as an f-6 it’s possible so there

[@Sj430]

The nws said had the tornado struck Chapman directly it would of been a EF5.

[@PETER394100]

Chapman where? What state?

[@Sj430]

Chapman is in the state of Kansas

[@maureenmcclintock6231]

Kinda agree with Cristin on the sound effects - I believe Nature's sound effects are much better.

[@gmc5426]

Nice Work! 💃🌀😨 run for your lives!!!

[@mr.random6276]

The music makes me feel like I’m watching a mr nightmare video

[@peterolbrisch1653]

90 minutes? Where's the rest?

[@MrCameronsterling]

I’d much rather have the sound effects of the actual tornado 🌪 but the music does give it intensity, better than screaming and yelling

[@Anthyrion]

This Tornado remembers me a little bit to the El Reno Tornado

[@michaelnaretto3409]

I would prefer natural sound to music over the video but that is just me.

[@markzuccberg8926]

Imagine running away from tornado at this distance 10:17.

[@mikeparker9221]

how come all the cars are just staying there and trucks too, if the tornado is right in front of them? I'm from Cali, where our worst tornado, in my time, picked up a semi truck and threw it across the freeway into the air force base, riverside, ca....was this tornado a puss or something?

[@huntersofthunder]

you'd have to ask them why they weren't moving. I assume they couldn't see clearly what was happening or they froze not knowing what to do.

[@alfascorpi]

Like a horror movie lol. What a monster!

[@Keeponchasin]

Notice how once its too late, people use the overpass 🤦

[@Paul4Krista20]

My daddy made this storm!

[@spleensthecat8776]

Your dad's a piece of shit

[@werksdesign]

Cut the music!

[@3618499]

😃 " EXCELLENT! What I like most about this uploaded video is how the author let the storm footage and related imagery ' speak for itself ' . Most tornado videos have so much babbling, disruption, and unnecessary yakking that loses focus. I wish the funnels could yell.... SHUT THE F*CK UP! "

[@cubby091398]

Should have been rated EF5 anyway. Continuously welded railroad tracks ripped off and the bar bent is unheard of.

[@Sj430]

The nws said had the tornado stuck the city of Chapman directly it would of been a EF5.

[@cubby091398]

@@Sj430 Yeah, they use every excuse possible to avoid rating a tornado an EF5.

[@mercedessmith2646]

That looks like the Moore tornado 🌪

[@betheden9763]

No sound

[@paxwallacejazz]

Your music is in 7/8 time

[@tbear4pa]

That tornado would take a house off of its foundation and would be the type to outrun instead of just taking shelter!

[@joeallan3901]

Getting the leftovers lol

[@Samueldonovan2007]

Classic filthy frank music at 10:15. Great video

[@jackiebilder5183]

Wow

[@moelester2203]

and yet people drive towards it clueless...wtf

[@huntersofthunder]

we drove towards it early on lol, but yeah I do wonder what those drivers on the interstate were thinking.

[@moelester2203]

+Thunderhunter ya....agree...as a chaser you know what your doing and where to safely position yourself....but wtf...people driving down the highway with a Giant funnel cloud and they just keep driving...serious smh

[@Adriano4p]

“Me too”

[@jenniferkubik8686]

If you're on an interstate or highway it is polite to let a monster like that cross lest you get sucked up in it and tossed about like a toy car. Good call.

[@axemanjoe2945]

😂

[@lpotts75]

That thing was moving fast. Look like he was doing 100 miles a hour and that tornado caught up. Even the Semi truck was moving fast.🤣 That was a violent tornado.

[@Dana-ki6vs]

Do you see other chasers adding dramatic music? No. That' probably for good reason lmao