The Greensburg EF5 | A Town Swallowed by a Monster

[@mrdogeepic8750]

"His first paycheck from his new job was sitting in his mailbox on that fateful night." Wow. Literal tears. Not even the first time your videos have made me emotional. Great job.

[@H.O.P.E.1122]

Excellent storyteller. I was so relieved that young mother and baby were uninjured and reunited with dog and dad.

[@arandomcasualgamer3923]

The Pink Floyd music in the intro had me hooked. Damn does it fit SO well

[@strangecreature3793]

This was an excellent touch!

[@bananabandit2]

Had no clue what it was but it sounded great for the vid

[@goreanlady806]

I was just thinking that

[@puppitoys]

the cinematic quality of your videos gets better with each upload- this is such a beautiful video and genuinely gave me chills. phenomenal job, overcast

[@calci2679]

I’m so glad the family reunited and that the neighbors survived! 🥹

[@ludedude5228]

As someone who survived Hurdicane Andrew at ground zero , The wind meter at Tamiami airport Fl was rated at 200 mph . IT SNAPPED 💥 Andrew was a Cat 6 and forget trees on houses , There were Houses on top of Houses 😮 " The tropical version of an E5 Monster " 🌩️

[@JustinLHopkins]

Andrew is the one hurricane where the damage looks like a major tornado went through.

[@Brock_Landers]

I couldn't even begin to imagine how horrifying this would be. I thank God that I didn't make my family's home in Tornado Alley, but I have been through a few. Nothing like this obviously, but I could never imagine what it would be like to go through this nightmare. When I first moved to Florida at 11 years old I was DEATHLY afraid of tornados. I had nightmares for weeks, but I felt silly living in Tampa and worrying about tornados. I went through some EF-0s and EF-1s down there, but nothing that was worrying. I was even chased through Tampa Bay by a waterspout on my boat when suddenly three separate storms all came together pretty much exactly where I was fishing with a friend. I didn't have a big boat, so I didn't have a radio on it, but I could see what was going on and we barely got out of there with our lives. We faced 2-6 foot seas on our way in on a 14' fiberglass flats boat...😂😂😂

[@marierowe5969]

Your vid is so atmospheric loved loved it xx .....lots of information too

[@teh_epik_e]

I absolutely wanted this. Im obsessed with Greensburg

[@SpentSole]

I remember watching the storm stories on this like a bunch

[@anastasiadudette706]

Could you cover the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado?

[@stevenhousewright3878]

Just when Dark Side of the Moon could not be any better…

[@HORSEYANIME2024]

Pls do more videos on historical tornadoes that occurred in the united states

[@OvercastWx]

Don’t worry, there’s plenty on the way!

[@randomentertainment8927]

A 2 mile wide EF-5 at night is the most horrifying thing I can possibly imagine. That is the absolute worst case scenario

[@andrewmcallister3903]

Night time EF-5 is pure Nightmare Fuel‼️

[@artysanmobile]

I’ve lived through a number of hurricanes the peaks of which came in the middle of the night. What I couldn’t see but couldn’t help but hear was, in the worst storms, terrifying. After a particularly hard hit in the night, as the sun rose, I found the doors blocked by what turned out to be fallen trees. My neighbors came to help get the front door and we spent the next 3 days sawing and stacking at each other’s houses until we had piles with many tons of debris. We became much closer than before, sharing meals and booze over a gas camping stove for the 21 days without power. My then 4 year old daughter remembers it 19 years later with great fondness. That’s a good thing.

[@DblTap317]

No doubt.

[@arthurhunt642]

Absolutely devastating in every way imaginable!

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@artysanmobileWhile hurricanes don’t have extremely powerful winds that exceed 300mph, I hear the worst thing about hurricanes is how long they go on. Any truth?

[@zigg8798]

I cannot emphasize how well Dark Side of The Moon accompanies tornado footage. Bravo my friend

[@cheese7071]

The best album in the world can suit a lot of themes

[@jeremyfranklin2323]

i know right just kinda gives a odd feel, like kinda creepy.

[@ebraman9588]

I feel like Echoes would have fit equally well

[@cindyboard7816]

Excellent choice!

[@cheese7071]

@@ebraman9588 most things off meddle would fit here too

[@Mega-rw8mt]

very fitting that a video about a midnight monster will come out at midnight for most Europeans

[@Julian-ns3it]

Lol

[@Adensuperduper100]

Why does it say this comment is from a day ago when the video came out 6 hours ago

[@whitecloud2002]

​@@Adensuperduper100he had early access to the video..

[@OvercastWx]

This person commented on the video while it was still on premiere mode.

[@Mega-rw8mt]

@@OvercastWx no, no, no. im a time traveler :). we got some very advanced tech here in Sweden

[@bingofromblueyfan]

There’s a forgotten tornado that hit Jefferson City Missouri in 2019 it caused a lot of destruction but luckily nobody died and it’s believed that nobody died because of the weather man Zach Paul who stayed on the air and warned people when it hit everybody in the area had 30 seconds to react and get to shelter but the destruction was massive it’s called the Jefferson City Missouri EF3 and the crazy part it happened on the 7th anniversary of the Joplin EF5 and it was rain wrapped and it was in the middle of the night luckily nobody died

[@MazzieMay]

I mean this as a whole compliment: your editing is a *Choice*. I personally have not ever seen a tornado doc that is delivered both equal parts with severity and whimsy. There's something dreamy about this storytelling, walking the line between wonder and nightmare. Surreal. It's hard to describe! Great job!

[@stephanielloyd4053]

Have you ever watched Pecos Hank? His videos are beautiful. ❤

[@MazzieMay]

@@stephanielloyd4053 I love Hank! His work is top

[@BAR162O]

Agree!

[@RoryeOConnor]

I appreciate how you took the time to remember the people taken by the storm.

[@sgdeluxedoc]

Agreed. It was moving...

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

Yeah same it gives me a feeling that they were *people* and not just… deaths and it gives them respect

[@JustinLHopkins]

The lighting illuminating that monster is genuinely terrifying. It’s a stark reminder that nature is still in charge and we’re just temporary visitors.

[@sharcrum]

RIP to all the souls lost that day. Thank you for giving them a face and some background. It's very sad that anyone should have to go from this life like this.

[@deborahhuckstep2379]

Awesome video! This tornado was only crawling along at around 20-25 mph. I can't imagine the agonizing wait...knowing that your world is about to change forever. I live in NE Kansas, and was watching this on a live stream through a KSN cable affiliate, although after it had already gone through Greensburg. I've heard/read stories that Dave Freeman from KSN-Wichita (now retired) had to BEG to be put on wall to wall coverage....not just occasional break ins. He is a hero and a legend, and took the time to speak to speak to the potential kids at home...letting them know he had them and telling them what to do safety wise. Jay Prater is also a hero and legend as well....and is still at KAKE.

[@JustinLHopkins]

I agree. A 1.7 mile wide tornado must feel ljke it takes forever to pass. Quite literally hell on earth.

[@davidwatson2539]

This is like the Edgar Allen Poe of weather. Very enjoyable story telling. I love this channel

[@Trainwreck_Art]

I've gotta say, this is literally the BEST music choice for a tornado documentary, EVER.

[@timothyvanhoeck233]

I must respectfully disagree, not because the music is bad, but because the more upbeat music occurs at the worst possible moments in the video and is often so loud it drowns the video creator's voice out. It's distracting and doesn't fit the mood of the video at all. If it was simply placed only during the pre-storm and recovery segments, sure, it'd be fine. But the music during the portions where the tornado is ongoing, killing and destroying, should've either been replaced with something much more sinister sounding, or done away with entirely.

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

Really because it fits seeing a tornado just it being bone showing but beautiful in a scary way

[@timothyvanhoeck233]

@@Golden_Retriever_frien I disagree. A scary situation should be accompanied by ominous sounding music not upbeat music like in the above video. It also is too loud, drowning out the narrator, and overall it's incredibly distracting.

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

@@timothyvanhoeck233 someone who lives on around tornado alley I respectfully disagree when it storms outside and there is a tornado warning, even though there is a bit of ominous music there’s some sort of… About what going on outside you know tornadoes can be terrifying from the far look beautiful and that’s your opinion so I don’t really care as long as it’s not offensive and for music choice I don’t care

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

@@timothyvanhoeck233 oh yeah, I’m not mention I thought many documentaries and be honest music doesn’t really match the vibe even if it was a little tornado that turned into a monster. It still shouldn’t really have ominous music. I definitely think sure when it goes to its full and they’re talking about someone’s getting literally trapped in a tornado. They should have all this music but videos like these it works very well, I recommend watching other tornado documentaries this dude this is new. I haven’t seen him use but it’s good.

[@t.r.4496]

I helped restore power to this town after the storm. It was a day that burns in my memory. I kept saying to myself what is here for us to hook the power back up to.

[@JustinLHopkins]

That must have been a nightmare. How long did it take to restore power? How do you even begin to sift through the mess to begin with?

[@t.r.4496]

@@JustinLHopkins I was there for at least a week before I left to head back to my original work area back in SW Kansas there was other crews that started trickling in. I have been to a lot of different storms but this one was something else. I worked during Hurricane Andrew, Charley etc. The only thing that came close to this was Katrina but Katrina was a lot of flooding damage.

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@t.r.4496 Wow, so you’ve seen it all. That’s truly incredible. The National weather service has a very long report on the Greensburg tornado with statistics etc. and apparently it took 40,000 truckloads to clear all the debris out. They also estimated that the tornado released the energy equivalent of 100-600 Hiroshima bombs. This tornado doesn’t get as much attention as Andover, Moore and Joplin but the images of the damage look worse to me than those particular tornadoes. This was one for the records.

[@t.r.4496]

@@JustinLHopkins I watch a lot of tornado videos and documentaries. The Greensburg tornado is one that rarely gets mentioned and I don't know why. I drove 24 hours back to Greensburg in 2016 from where I live now just to look at what has been done in 8 years and they have come a long way from that night. It's sad that half the population is gone. You can still see some damage line trees and such. If I remember right the two story building that had a vehicle parked on the second floor that night was still there. The building, not the car I mean. It was a somber feeling going back.

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@t.r.4496 I think it should be given more attention too. In meteorological circles it’s quite famous. If you asked a random person on the street “Do you remember the Moore tornado in 1999?” They’d probably have no clue what you’re talking about. I find that a lot of people are completely aloof and oblivious to the world around them. I also drove through Greensburg and it’s a nice little town. You can tell something happened there though. Another reason it should get more attention is because the NWS noted that some of the damage was unusual and “unexplained phenomena”. For example, a fire hydrant was ripped right out of concrete and many of the people who died were taking shelter in their basement, yet that didn’t save them in the end. They didn’t go into much detail about the unusual phenomena, so I wonder what exactly they mean by that. I’ll say one thing though. The pictures and video of that monster at night when it was illuminated by lightning are some of the most terrifying images I’ve ever seen. It’s strange that we haven’t had an EF5 since 2013 which is a record. The previous record was just over 1,000 days and now we’re well over 4,000. Only 59 F5 tornadoes have been documented since records began so they’re extremely rare but it is unusual to go this long. I wonder what the deal is?

[@amuseme01]

At first, I thought your narration was a smidge dramatic, but I was like, "What the heck, I'll continue you on, I'm digging the music and the ambiance." I am sure glad I stuck around! You did a phenomenal job! I really appreciate you taking the time to remember the victims of this tornado. Very good video, off to watch more!

[@JPaterson8942]

The EAS at the beginning alarmed my cat. He stopped purring, ears went back. Poor guy 😅

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

He knows what it means *h e h a s s u r v i v e d a m o n s t er*

[@kylewilliam4230]

Dude, the Pink Floyd intro was seriously the coolest intro I’ve seen to any of these weather documentaries. Absolutely killed it 🔥

[@LancasterResponding]

I relate to the people that had to deal with the horrors of the aftermath. The first time you see a body of a person that died in a traumatic way it changes you. It is not a thing you are easily rid of. The sights and smells are forever burned in the darkest parts of your memory. You may be able to cope with them and overcome the trauma but they will live with you forever. After what I saw I didn’t sleep for two days, didn’t sleep well for weeks, I honestly don’t remember what I did the day after or the evening before. All I remember is what I saw. All you can do is seek help from your loved ones, from professionals, from your faith and keep moving forward one day at a day. All you can do you is try to be 1% better everyday and keep going in honor of those who no longer can

[@stillcoolnana]

Very well said.

[@JustinLHopkins]

I’ve thought the same thing about the 9/11 workers. I don’t think that kind of devastation can be overcome psychologically. It leaves a permanent remnant in your brain.

[@earlthepearl6414]

The Greensburg tornado was one of the beastliest tornados I've ever seen. They say it was 1.7 miles wide! Holy crap!!!!

[@JustinLHopkins]

A tornado even larger formed after Greensburg was hit. It was 2.2 miles wide.

[@tyronemaroney335]

That wasn't even the biggest that night I think trousdale hit that night too

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@tyronemaroney335 Correct. Max width was 3 miles.

[@gayleyb1233]

This video is an excellent example of production, filming, chronology, narration, and music that is perfectly meshed together. I was preoccupied with the artistic nature of the film. But my heart goes out to Greensburg. I had seen their story several years ago, and it always haunted me. I never forgot it....

[@shadowdweller359]

That is terrifying. Thank you for making this video. And a huge thank you for honoring the victims. Let them never be forgotten. Rest in peace ❤🕊️

[@comradeiosif2794]

Damn, I've never felt such hopelessness watching a video, only for it to do a 180 by the end.

[@Virtuous_Rogue]

I went to Greensburg on a church trip in 2008. We went back through returning from a church trip to Joplin in 2012 and the difference after 4 years was incredible! It felt very futuristic and hopeful.

[@alexandermunoz7947]

I very rarely comment on KZbin videos but the story you manage to tell between the cadence in your voice along with the music and footage is fucking superb, cannot wait to see the content you post next!

[@RT-qd8yl]

This is 100% one of the best, most well put-together tornado videos I have ever seen. You're in a league of own with this one, sir. ESPECIALLY the soundtrack. Amazing job, you earned my sub with this one!

[@H.O.P.E.1122]

Thoughtful. Fear of the dark. Creepy. Fitting for a nighttime monster.

[@Golden_Retriever_frien]

The pink Floyd music caught me off guard around 11:28 that’s like the only pink song I know, but I still got absolutely stunned. I’ve never heard that kind of music and tornado documentaries as they usually have ominous music tracking it down you chose music that actually fits the beauty of a tornado.

[@cheese7071]

This video is gonna blow up! Great editing, Pink Floyd was an excellent choice

[@Author-RKLight]

Ive been really interested in tornadoes recently, especially adter my family moved to Dixie Alley. Your channel is amazing, the storytelling and editing is phenomenal! This is an amazing video, 10/10 my dude!

[@theotimebosquet5658]

Damn, yeah the great gig in the sky is so on point here. I've never thought of this song like that because it sounds joyful, but couple it with dark and apocalyptic events, and it reveals itself.

[@pik3177]

why is spongebob screaming in the background

[@Megalordsalmon]

The use of Time in this video is do damn good.

[@trishthedish68]

I an a huge tornado content fan. Will watch videos over and over again. This video is hands down the best tornado doc I've ever seen. Fantastic music, great story telling, respectful coverage. 100/10. So well done. WE NEED MORE!!

[@OvercastWx]

More is on the way!

[@kristita_888]

The Pink Floyd classic you paired with this video suits it perfectly. May those who passed away in this monster tornado rest in peace. ❤

[@jonathanadams7219]

The Death Star Supercell fired an EF5 Tornadic Superlaser to wipe Greensburg, Kansas off the Galactic Starchart on Star Wars Day (May 4), 2007.

[@AKCobra1120]

Absolutely top notch. The Pink Floyd soundtrack worked perfectly. Perfectly balanced between telling the story, and knowing when to shut up and let the film and images speak for themselves. The tribute to each of the victims individually was the clincher. You got yourself a sub, A+.

[@gingerbagel]

after every time i watch one of your videos, i pretend like i’m a expert in the tornado you talk about

[@masonyuzwa8717]

Pink Floyd...i like it !! 👍🤘 Ah yea...and nice touch reading all those who died in the storm !!

[@KyleShiflet13666]

Dark Side of the Moon playing in the background i dig it it euniqu and i love another great video dude

[@beckylynn209]

I was going to say the music at the very beginning sounded like some psychedelic 60/70s music n then I hear Pink Floyd playing. Awwwwww!! I alway's forget how much I love this album.. 😊

[@kitty_witty17]

That intro was scary as hell. Just hearing him say your all alone and how fast it’s coming at you, and just knowing you can’t see it without lighting is just terrifying

[@JustinLHopkins]

The lighting strikes giving a glimpse of how massive it was is about as scary as it gets.

[@kylewilliam4230]

Best tornado doc I’ve seen yet. The use of Pink Floyd made this so much more impactful, especially the Great Gig in the Sky

[@artysanmobile]

How very generous and humane to introduce us to those who died. Thank you.

[@Deutsch_Gamer]

this is probably the closest estimate to what would’ve happened if el reno 2013 hit a population center

[@JustinLHopkins]

Can’t even imagine. It would have been catastrophic. The weather channel did a worst case scenario of an EF5 hitting Dallas and the estimated deaths and costs would be astronomical.

[@christopherkane2842]

Good job on memory of the deceased & the Pink Floyd was adequate for this carnage ( $?!).

[@garylagstrom3864]

As Jim Morrison of the world famous DOORS says: IT’S A MONSTER OF ENERGY!!!….A MONSTER 🌪🌪🌪😳😳😳😬😬😬😱😱😱😵😵😵

[@psych0CS2]

Not only did you make a great choice with the music, but you did a fucking phenomenal job choosing the order and timing of each song. Like talking about the total darkness during tornadoes and using "Any Colour you like" as the opening to the video because as the saying goes: "you can have any color you like, as long as it's black." That was really well done. On the Run was placed perfectly, Great Gig was as well and I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Goddammit, someone let the onion ninjas out again. I've seen so many videos on this incident, and yours is the first that's actually moved me to tears. Good job, subbing. My heart aches for everyone impacted - not just the loss of life but the people who survived but with continuing pain, disability, and economic hardship. That the city was able to rebuild is nothing short of a miracle.

[@dogtrainerjen]

22:12 really appreciate the time dedicated to the victims

[@jasongardiner5965]

This event was headline news here in Australia. Many of us had no idea a tornado could become so big and literally destroy a whole city in one hit. Tornados we get here in Australia are usually only 1-200 metres wide and most die out within minutes. It was a huge shock to many of us here the dreadful events of that night. Glad to see the town has rebuilt.

[@tyronemaroney335]

Yeah they get very big here the night this storm hit there was 2 others like it and 1 of them was a half mile wider than this one. Our largest and probably most powerful ever was 2.6 miles wide in El reno Oklahoma 2013

[@jasongardiner5965]

@@tyronemaroney335 We had one just recently in the state of Victoria that was 400 meters wide and tracked a 25 kilometre path of damage. The last 20 years our tornadoes have been getting a bit bigger and lasting longer. At least you guys have some sort of early warning, sirens etc here in Australia we have nothing as our media likes to pretend that tornadoes are only an American thing!

[@deltaflyer1441]

Wow using Pink Floyd in this video to tell the story is pretty cool

[@davidsavage6227]

Good job on this video. Careful about licensing for your soundtracks. Cheers

[@ourdictatorship]

There was another victim, though of the wedge that formed directly after Greensburg dissipated. A Kansas state patrolman unknowingly drove his vehicle directly into it, ostensibly either to relay reports on the storm or to join in the search for survivors in the rural area near Greensburg. Shane Adams, who also was chasing that night, has the last known sighting of this officer on his personal footage of the storm.

[@JustinLHopkins]

Now that is very tragic and also terrifying.

[@Toker888]

The music in those first like 3 minutes.... " The wind shear in the upper atmosphere is high" Me at home " Whoooaaaa me toooo mannn"

[@grmpEqweer]

So, "Dark side of the tornado" vibe here.

[@masterxploder5160]

Was not ready for Pink Floyd in this video. I need more.

[@kimberlywilliams660]

I really love how you narrated this! Thank you

[@KEVINFERRELL-x2g]

Great video of one of the top five EF-era tornadoes. I like the use of the Pink Floyd covers. Nice touch. Wait a minute! That "Great Gig in the Sky," etherial voice sounds exactly like Clare Torrey's. Did Moby use that part on his own cover soundtrack? It sounds to me like it is actually Pink Floyd. If you get this, please clarify. No, I'm not going to sue you.

[@OvercastWx]

Believe it or not that is a different vocalist! The vocalist used in the cover version did a marvelous job. It's perhaps the best replication of the original performance I have ever heard. Her voice really does sound a lot like Clare Torrey's!

[@jonathanadams7219]

Top 5 Deadliest Tornadoes on Star Wars Day (May 4) 1. Greensburg, Kansas (May 4, 2007)

[@Kombivar]

It was a great delight to watch your video masterpiece themed to my favourite album. Chapeau! Fantastic idea, script and execution. I knew long time ago when I subscribed, that you will just keep surprising my curious brain, but this was on another level! Well done and grow big - your creations deserve to be seen.

[@Idkmate_]

Greensburg, the town once drowned out and destroyed by the winds, is now harnessing it for electricity.

[@dotdedo]

The news of this tornado gave me nightmares as a child. I was 12 when it happened.

[@RogerTodger154]

At the end of the video he mentions other towns that had to rebuild like Joplin and Moore. But he also mentions ‘Paradise’ as one of the towns. Which tornado/town is that referring to? Google was no help.

[@OvercastWx]

I wish he would have specified, but Paradise was destroyed after the devastating 2018 Camp Fire in California.

[@Goofy_Dominican]

El Reno did the same thing, instead of storm chasers chasing the storm, the storm was chasing them

[@NatureRocks.]

Glad to see someone giving Reed credit for his work. Great video.

[@nxcto216]

I cannot fathom how well Pink Floyd fits with this kind of topic.

[@Lonemacaroon]

Very underrated video. Can you do a video on the greenfield tornado

[@mrdogeepic8750]

not even close to enough information on Greenfield yet. There’s not even a final rating

[@reaIixx]

@@mrdogeepic8750 I mean we all know they're gonna maintain the preliminary EF4 rating but otherwise yeah, its only been a few months. And also, despite the incredible footage and strength, it didn't have nearly as much of an impact as something like this.

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@reaIixxApparently the EF5 has gone into hiding. The previous record was a little over 1,000 days. We’re now past 4,000 now. Very strange.

[@leftynotliberal]

I got to hear a first hand account when I was through there a few months ago. Oof.

[@Ahrimanh86]

Dude you need to narrate eldritch horror stories. Youre damn good.

[@BeMeSnappeist]

The most disturbing thing about this video, is the narrator's delivery

[@OvercastWx]

Would be nice if you elaborated

[@phantomaudits]

September 16th I get the new David Gilmore double vinyl boxset. Pink Floyd playing in the background reminded me, and I thought I would remind all of you. 🤟😎🤟 Great choice of music by the way. 🛻💨 🌪

[@StormSurgeRoblox]

this feels like a true fairy tale. but it happened fr. thank u for taking the time to respect and show the dangers of tornados and the bright moments in every situation. This earned my subscription.

[@montoyagamerpictures7650]

63 other people were injured by that Tornado

[@kaishaffer5063]

Tornados are truly beautiful until you see the destruction they cause.

[@lillyjacks5606]

I'm not scared of the dark I'm scared of what's in the dark

[@blu3fire105]

The day I was born, just over 17 years ago

[@hav431am]

Scary to think that night some people’s last words were “goodnight” before getting swallowed by a tornado in their sleep.

[@JustinLHopkins]

Never know when your time is up.

[@michellesliwa1120]

This was VERY WELL DONE. Great Job

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

The greensburg tornado is one of my personal faves It’s setting and environment is perfect for a wedge. And the fact the storm produced 5 wedges (greensburg included) was just amazing. I hardly know any other storms that are capable of doing this That is why greensburg is my fave. It’s setting was spot on and the amount of surprises was… gorgeous and terrifying at the same time

[@JustinLHopkins]

The tornado that developed after Greensburg was even larger at 2.2 miles. It didn’t hit any structures so it wasn’t rated. I’m sure it was an EF5 though.

[@jimih7811]

Magnificently sensitive, brilliant and spectacular editing (zillions of hours), judicious choice in the Floyd's unparalleled Dark Side of The Moon. Obviously such a sad and tragic subject, still you delivered it with awesome respect and true impressive artistry. Thank you and bravo for the memories of all those that left us.

[@Mars0984]

I thought this was an EF4? Did they just upgrade this based on further damage analysis?

[@OvercastWx]

As far as I’m aware it’s been an EF5 since its original survey. Definitely nothing recent. It’s actually the first EF5 on the EF scale.

[@JustinLHopkins]

They rated this tornado an EF5 basically right away. All they had to do was look at the town that disappeared.

[@Mars0984]

Thanks I definitely agree

[@jacekatalakis8316]

One of the things that freaks me out about how big this tornado was, it was said that the eye of it was so calm people thought it had passed and then the other side of the wind field hit at full force. That is insanely terrifying to me. Plus the other tornadoes it put down post Greensburg were nothing to sniff at either EDIT: Also the fact that for people watching in the city it was getting closer and closer and heading right for Greensburg with nothing anyone could do is terrifying

[@JustinLHopkins]

The tornado after Greensburg was even larger at 2.2 miles. Surely an EF5 but it didn’t damage any structures so it wasn’t rated.

[@s.c218]

your storytelling skills with these events never stop being amazing

[@byrdman1017]

Way too much editing and soundtracks on it

[@coltonjones5968]

“Like the fingers of god reshaping all of creation” that got me

[@JustinLHopkins]

We like to thank that we’ve tamed nature but events like this clearly remind us that nature is still in charge and we’re just temporary visitors.

[@Doodle1776]

1:14 I didn't expect to hear the beginning of the song Time by Pink Floyd.

[@sharcrum]

Yeah, a little dramatic for me but i like knowing the different tornados and their stats and whereabouts. they are really scary. I've lived on the edge of tornado Alley all my life.

[@luis-anges.5261]

Jesus, what a great video…

[@sweetwolfsteve5583]

The messed up thing is Kelseys mom was telling her to stay put in a house with no basement or storm shelter with a ef5 bearing down with a infant some great parent

[@SaElements369]

great mini doco . that 80's porn sound track intro was BOSS