This Tornado Destroyed A Town In Front Of Me

[@aarormz]

Thanks for the footage, it’s been over half a year and I thought I wouldn’t cry seeing this but here eye am crying seeing where the tornado passes by and hits my home and parents home, the home of friends and neighbors.. Nature truly humbles me. I want to call this tornado a monster, but it’s such a beautiful sight and yet deadly as well.. cleaning Earth’s surface, polishing it just what nature does. All we can do is our best and hope not to be taken by it. Sirens were not heard. People still till today didn’t get enough help. My hometown will never be the same. What we do know is how big of a heart this town and its surroundings got.. all the help from strangers we got. I’m still crying as I type this. I don’t know them strangers but I will forever be grateful for them who came for weeks just to help the needed. I love you all for that. 💙

[@britnicolephotography]

It’s so dang sad about the little boy. I didn’t even see this type of footage on the news. I had to see it through Facebook and then my husband worked the claims afterward

[@Kateyangyuqing]

❤️‍🩹 What an awful thing to experience. All I can do is give you a big imaginary hug and wish you and your townsfolk a peaceful and safe future 🙏

[@dabneyoffermein595]

omg, it hit your house? a debris field was visible from my backyard last year during a tornado which ripped through our community, I saw things in the air that should never be in the air. The things I found in my yard in the aftermath, were insulation, light fixtures (indoor and outdoor), wood splinters, outdoor furniture pieces, and other clues that homes were ripped apart. I hope you have fully recovered from the destruction my friend!!!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

So sorry for the damage & suffering this tornado has caused to your family, friends, and the people of your town.

[@SUPREME-EARTH-MOMENTS]

Your words are incredibly powerful and moving. The mix of emotions you’re feeling-gratitude, sorrow, awe-comes through so clearly. It’s heartbreaking to think of the devastation that tornadoes can cause, especially when it hits so close to home, affecting your family, friends, and neighbors. Yet, there’s also something profound in how you describe the beauty and power of nature, even in its most destructive moments. The way your community and strangers came together to help in the aftermath speaks volumes about the resilience and kindness of people. It’s in these darkest times that the light of human compassion shines the brightest. Your hometown may never be the same, but the love and support you’ve experienced will always be a part of its story. Thank you for sharing this deeply personal experience. It’s a reminder of how fragile life is and how important it is to come together when disaster strikes. My thoughts are with you and your community as you continue to rebuild and heal.

[@Midnight24435]

Excellent footage, excellent communication, and exemplary of how professional tornado chasers should do it. No cursing, no unnecessary screaming, and no team cohesion problems here. You both were an excellent team. Kudos, and huge respect.

[@paigemaddi]

They are definitely a great team! 🙌🏽

[@johnmckinney4128]

Thank you for your comment. It doesn't always go so well but understanding our strenghts and weaknesses helps.

[@coinmastercoinmaster]

Amazing and very professional footage👍.This reminds me on the famous stormchaser Pecos Hank...always staying calm.Great👌

[@Recordeer]

No cursing? You should try being in their scenario!

[@petgranny194]

ditto - what midnight said.

[@charlayned]

I was watching Ryan's feed when this happened. My family, some of my cousins from my dad's side lived in Perryton. My granny's buried there. I was in tears watching this happen. It hit downtown and did some serious damage. I remember hanging out there as a kid in the 60s and 70s and it was hard to watch it happen from 800 miles away. You did a great job watching it, thanks for posting this one.

[@paigemaddi]

I'm so sorry, that must have been heart wrenching to watch live 😟❤️

[@FreddyMcKinney]

I'm really sorry that you had to witness that. I can only imagine what that must've been like watching that unfold. Hopefully your family weren't too impacted by the tornado.

[@DanielleFlack]

​@FreddyMcKinney was anyone hurt or killed or seriously injured during the tornado 🌪

[@paigemaddi]

​@@DanielleFlacksadly, there were 3 deaths 😢

[@artflores1099]

I’m so sorry for your lost😢😢😢😢❤😢❤😢❤😢❤

[@goldosprey]

The fact that such a community has developed to help with warning people about these storms is amazing. The footage while dangerous looks awesome

[@oldageisdumb]

I really don’t believe it’s as much about helping others as it is a form of extreme sport for these people. The adrenaline getting so close to a tornado. They can try to say it’s to help others but I’m not buying it. Not saying they don’t want to help people, I’m just saying that’s secondary to why they are doing it.

[@goldosprey]

@oldageisdumb oh absolutely. You have to have balls of steel to even approach these storms willingly

[@JayyT664]

8:54 "That guy just ran that stop sign" I would too 😂😂

[@linkfan2109]

yeah I feel like stop signs dont count when you are trying to get tf away from a tornado

[@MonthManAugust]

@@linkfan2109....except he was going TOWARDS the tornado when he ran the sign.

[@jinks908]

@@MonthManAugust could have been trying to get to someone first

[@416Rival]

@@jinks908 and he could have caused an accident, panic gets people killed.

[@jinks908]

@@416Rival Hmm, I don't know that we can assume he was panicked. You can drive fast while being in control and aware of your surroundings. These guys were the only other car at the intersection. You're telling me that with a tornado right in front of you, you would stop at a stop sign or a red light?

[@paigemaddi]

THAT WAS INTENSE! The debris cloud was huge! What a beast! Thanks for posting this Freddy, and excellent work on yet again a fantastic video! 🎉

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thank you Paige! I believe the total width was half a mile wide. Pretty wild

[@logaronie]

Man that must be the coolest thing to be able to do that with your pops, and him actually be into it too. Great video.

[@JackKelley-t9y]

Seeing this tornado live was so tragic to see… can’t believe peoples lives were changed in the city of perryton TX. 3 people died including a child which is so sad to hear. Anyways incredible video as always Freddy

[@RainbowDoesStuff]

I know where you live.

[@slop599]

@@RainbowDoesStuff immature

[@angelat.8997]

❤️

[@RainbowDoesStuff]

@@slop599 Me and Toni are actual friends. You're immature acting like that throwing that word around cause of a lighthearted joke. You should grow up if you wanna act like that's so "Immature"

[@iamz_mbie]

@@RainbowDoesStuff i think it’s more so that slop thought you were a troll rather than being immature

[@tschaderdstrom2145]

Oddly, the closest they came to death was that black suv

[@dmeemd7787]

That’s usually what happens…. Panic doesn’t do much good. It only gets you or someone else hurt. Easier said than done sometimes, but I digress

[@jimbobshambles]

I lost my dad in 2013 and we both loved storms as well. I’d give anything to have him back! Anyway, you and your father make a great team!👍

[@fjs1111]

Sorry to hear about your father.. Looking down though and awaits you after this instance of life

[@jimbobshambles]

@@fjs1111 🙏

[@stellviahohenheim]

why don't you go and see him then

[@MarkoM-gi4mo]

@@stellviahohenheim how exactly do you feel about this comment you made?

[@isaacbirkmier6980]

That’s sad 😔 hope your ok

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

When I went there to help with the Y'all squad some people from the town were watching the stream before the tornado hit. You helped save lives!

[@paigemaddi]

This is amazing to hear! Storm Chasers and Spotters are so incredibly important.

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Seriously thank you for going down there and helping those folks out! I'm just glad we were able to help with the warning process. Hopefully our stream led to people taking the warning more seriously.

[@Swaxol]

cool

[@alastor-the_theradio-demon]

You make the best videos and cheer me up! I hope this will help

[@paigemaddi]

Thank you so much for your support! ❤

[@AnneMariewx]

Thank you so much for your donation 👍

[@FreddyMcKinney]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks so much for the donation Chris!

[@alastor-the_theradio-demon]

@@FreddyMcKinney your welcome!

[@NicoIsTheBurrito]

@MadsYT. This is awesome, how calm you guys stayed, Good job!!

[@rickde0602]

Very nice coverage. A.B.C Accurate, Brief, Clear. You remind me of PECOS HANK. Keep up the GREAT work.👍

[@tornadotrx]

Amazing video holy, I could rewatch this video a million times and still want another loop. The goat is at it again.

[@BPJJohn]

This is how you should Storm Chase, a driver and a tech guy, don't do both things at the same time .

[@kenthompson5723]

That's true, and also in this video the focus is on the tornado itself and not some screaming, yelling storm chaser.

[@wonderbread6100]

@@kenthompson5723 not a reed timmer enthusiast?

[@semedy9605]

@@wonderbread6100 💀💀

[@melaniem9093]

Very well done Freddy. I remember watching this live on your stream while back at home, barely able to breathe. So thankful you were both safe. Amazing video.

[@paigemaddi]

🫶🏽

[@AnneMariewx]

@melaniem9093 really felt for you that day. Way to scary when the stream went down.

[@coondogg729]

sub from me. incredible footage. no yelling and freaking out. clear communication on what's going on and what to do. great job!!

[@NixyRumancek]

That’s absolutely wild how quick it formed in front of you before just slowing down as it barrelled through town. This year’s chase season has been one that has me sad to of missed but also glad I wasn’t there to see some of the really bad ones. Awesome footage, thanks for sharing. Stay safe as well.

[@GigiNYC]

Outstanding summary. The suspense was sharp. Well done, guys.

[@ChrisWx]

That was some really intense footage there, was really scary to watch how it just churned through the town with violent motion. Wonderful job on the chase and video, Freddy and John, thank y'all for posting!

[@paigemaddi]

😊👋🏽

[@ChrisWx]

@@paigemaddi Hey Paige! 😊

[@JessicaL085]

Amazing footage, I felt a calmness watching the way you 2 worked together. Back wipers, got it, take a left right here, got it. No debating, just teamwork at its finest 👌🏻 Reminds me of my dad and I. I've always been a daddy's girl; my dad is very level headed during times of crisis. ♡ thankfully he passed that trait to me♡

[@maruCHANNIE]

Really love your videos and how you guys handle getting away and being safe from the tornadoes. My uncle was in this tornado and his house was obviously destroyed, he came over to Oklahoma for a while, but soon left to go to Colorado. Also I believe the town has rebuilt where the tornado hit but I'm not sure since I haven't been there in a while.

[@AnneMariewx]

This video struck me with the same excitement as when I watched it live. Very well done guys!

[@yourgrannydude]

This is so cool to see the determination in your Dad's face as he's chasing while you're filming. Such a great bond between you two. ❤

[@truthseeker2882]

Thanks so much for taking video of this. What brave guys you are. I'm glad your ok. My Daughter and her family live in Perryton.

[@Sabiastephen624]

One of the best in the field. Can’t wait for this season.

[@travisnickeystorms]

You got some insane footage! That’s awesome you chased with your Dad. Obviously very unfortunate with the devastation of Perryton. I was just south, crazy how fast this all happened!

[@dillydilly031]

Best video I’ve seen in regards to the Perryton EF3! You captured its tornadogenesis perfectly and the ground view as it went through the town was harrowing. Recognizing some of the spots in town that I saw the next day was chilling. Great video

[@Aaronius31]

dangggg this was insane! Thanks for sharing Freddy! Can't wait for another season to watch you and your dad

[@marcelbinder2150]

This is amazing footage, well done, y'all! Bonus point for the collab with Ryan.

[@brazillady5119]

They were surprised when the driver ran the stop sign? Well, duh! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@iplayfornite-x1b]

Hahahaha

[@Golden_1099]

Yeah

[@dazcnt]

I was watching Ryan's stream while this was unfolding, truly a gut wrenching day. The footage you got that day was absolutely insane, right there in the frontline of the beast. 👏 stay safe out there, sending all my well wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DirtbagAlert]

I'm glad I'm subscribed to Ryan Hall. Otherwise I doubt I would have ever been exposed to this video🤙 I just moved to Amarillo TX, I hope I don't run into a tornado lol

[@britnicolephotography]

Last year was insane for us around here. You did just move into tornado alley lol

[@sleuth2077]

You and your dad should feel very lucky to be able to spend time doing this together. Cherish these times together.

[@LoriGraceAz]

Freddy that was absolutely insane to watch! I mean holy cow man! Great footage and you kept your composure to safely navigate.

[@trashcompactorYT]

Watching this live was absolutely surreal. Thank you for your contributions to the Wx community and weather science

[@fuzzywuzzy588]

I thought i recognized your name Freddy, I been watching Ryan's lives for a good while and found the storm chasers so amazing to watch and with what you captured. His program is what made me started watching the storm chasers. I always call Tornados deadly beauties.

[@napkin5974]

More Americans need to advocate for buried power. Update and protect our electrical infrastructure all at the same time. It's 2024 and we're too advanced to be losing power to hundreds of thousands from weather. That is the only thing I'll ever claim Europe does better.

[@basedboi3956]

It’s such an eyesore as well

[@I_Exist_.]

I was in a recent tornado in elkhorn Nebraska that destroyed homes and left the town in shock and silence. My power lines are buried, so along with our house being safe, we had electricity. I can’t say the same for other people.

[@napkin5974]

@@I_Exist_. that EF3? I was watching that outbreak on radar as it happened. Truly terrifying power behind those. Really behind a handful of storms we’ve seen this season. Even here in Southern Michigan. But with our power grid exposed, it is destined to be challenged by severe weather. February of 2023 we had freezing rain in MI for ~8 hours. You bet your ass the power was taken out by tree limbs no longer able to support all that weight. It’s embarrassing to see how easily it can be damaged and cut service from so many as well as how outdated it is and were to replace all of our petroleum powered daily use items with electric when we aren’t guaranteed they’ll be usable. Something in this country needs to change in electrical infrastructure and fast. We’ve got countries with lower GDPs out pacing us in areas. It’s shameful and unacceptable.

[@I_Exist_.]

@@napkin5974 yup, it destroyed some of my friends houses. The storms have been god awful, especially in my area.

[@johnmckinney4128]

I've spent a lot time analyzing this footage. There are some things I would have done differantly from a safety perspective, if i could do it over again. Never stop learning and improving.

[@paigemaddi]

You can always learn something new and improve! When you become complacent, that's when you're in the most danger. You two know how to do it the right way 🥰

[@johnmckinney4128]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!@@paigemaddi

[@AnneMariewx]

What Paige said! 💪

[@sylviawilliamson1637]

You were strong about it💪🏼💪🏼

[@ccmyplaymate]

fantastic footage, wow. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thanks you CC!

[@hopegreer3357]

Great work on both the video and the chase!! You two did excellent work on filming the tornado.

[@williamcapps6120]

I saw Ryan's stream that day. That was insane. Some of the craziest tornado footage I've seen in a long time. As Tim would always say, keep an exit in mind. Stay safe out there this year friend.

[@davidchambers44]

I remember seeing this live on Ryan Hall's stream. Just an incredible video. Great job guys!

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Great video. I remember this vividly. Was watching Ryan’s stream live.

[@Josh_Wright]

I've never seen such a graceful tornado chasing video in the sense of the communication, organisation, footage itself and overall professionalism. This was beyond refreshing.

[@CMoore8539]

Thank you so Much for sharing this video!! Incredible Footage! You kept your cool through it all!!

[@Deadpandemiccomics]

you guys are amazing. its honestly great to be able to see whats going on when i got crazy weather in my area thanks

[@Banaantje376]

Imagine how scary this must have been, massive respect to you for making this gorgeous footage! You earned yourself a New subscriber. ❤

[@LisaMac41]

I remember watching this live. Great video Freddy!!!

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Bonus points for watching it live! Thanks Lisa

[@RonDansec]

Wow, great video. Great graphics. With your dad. Great work.

[@blaskoxx4954]

That was unbelievable!! Great coverage guys!

[@fronix5060]

I'm wondering why all powercables aren't buried in most towns that are in risk of tornados? Seems like it would cost more to have to rebuild this everytime then just invest in groundcables.

[@LuckyHunter-er2mb]

good point

[@muscleman125]

it's still very rare for any towns or villages to be struck, let alone a major town or city. In all reality it probably is cheaper to just put up new powerlines. Those are one of the easier pieces of infrastructure to reconstruct. Digging meanwhile takes a long time and requires more expensive equipment and tools.

[@jasonmariani1258]

Fantastic footage and very well put together ands narrating was very good, and insightful. I loved it, but also was scared lol 😂 thanks!

[@nickf5892]

Fantastic footage Freddy! Keep up the good work. Love seeing you on Ryan’s stream.

[@Prelooker]

I always enjoy your live streams, but I'm loving the editing of this short videos. They're awesome! 💙🌪

[@sunset6010]

You both are the DYNAMIC DUO. Excellent team work right here ! ✅️

[@kathyroux7386]

Amazing footage! I am glad you are both OK. I usually stream Ryan Hall's lives, but I must have missed that day. Amazing!

[@Kateyangyuqing]

Great video, I like seeing a video with a narrative like this and good cooperation. Subscribed!

[@alyssagwynne421]

I love that you do this with your dad ❤ such an awesome way to make the best memories with each other! God bless you both 🙏 may he always be with you guiding you and keeping you both from harm 🙏 ❤

[@anonymous-ts6bm]

Always been fascinated with tornadoes since seeing the tornado film as a kid. Absolutely breathtaking the power of mother nature

[@hamhockbeans]

...and that is only really a sample of the power of nature.

[@MysticalPickler]

I remember watching the livestream. Awesome seeing you and your Dad's perspective brotha!!

[@evanm6739]

Hello I’m a student pilot and I have a secondary passion for all things weather. These videos are really informative and entertaining thanks a bunch.

[@Leavemynameout]

wow, you two have some balls man. This footage is devastatingly sad but incredible at the same time.

[@thebroderickhoward]

This video quality is insane, from the editing to the footage, great job!!🙌

[@madmaxgamingVOD]

Great job with the video! Editing and everything was on point!

[@upnmytree11]

Awesome bro! Hanging out with the old man chasing tornadoes!

[@maxlewin7807]

Very well done father and son team dominating!!!

[@CapitalCityKate]

This. is. incredible. I don't know how I'm just now coming across this. This is some of the most beautiful and terrifying tornado footage I've seen. And, having Ryan Hall on there added to the already tense situation.

[@Brian.Gardner]

It’s nice to finally have some true professionals chasing who don’t fill the video with cursing and screaming. Well done, great video!

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

as someone whos born and raised in west central Texas thank y'all for all y'all do to Freddy and Ryan Hall how much you guys have helped people is unreal... I've personally been in 8 tornadoes and 3 hurricanes... hurricane Harvey broke me 😔 I've never seen power like that I was in Houston and the tornadoes and flooding was just insane I thought I was a goner for a week straight now I can't stand bad weather it gives me panic attacks I hate it it makes me feel weak

[@robsmith3628]

Great job guys! Absolutely incredible footage and some great driving backwards, WOW!!!

[@redneckrevolt1]

Thank you for the live coverage yall!!! You save lives

[@dchook1002]

Did anyone ever call your Dad 'Fonzi' in his youth? Dead ringer for Henry Winkler. Great work by the way, subscribed!

[@CitizenPrime-tb7rp]

Excellent chase. The control/field agent format works wonderfully.

[@6ixspeedstang186]

That suv drove out of there like he was playing Grand Theft Auto.

[@AnneMariewx]

It sure did! A couple seconds different and that could have been a tragedy 🥺

[@Kittyqueen87yeagirluwu]

That suv driver maybe was in rush to get home because maybe they had had family at home and trying to get there

[@Gupiter_IDK]

At 7:34 you can see a perfect shot of the tornado, haunting

[@AndrixGamer]

Very nice footage and close-range skills there

[@angelat.8997]

Great video. I’m a stormchaser who is currently (unfortunately) living in AZ, after growing up in the South. I was in Perryton (on a storm trip) literally two days before this tornado. I love small towns, and I remember thinking that Perryton was an amazing small town - much like Joplin. Seeing Perryton (via Ryan) be hit was devastating.

[@txmale7171]

This still hurts me watching this. This is my hometown. I left in 09, but graduated from there. One of my good friends was killed in the tornado.

[@britnicolephotography]

That’s all I could think about when watching it

[@cedarmillman52]

Awesome job Ryan and Chasers!!!

[@brayden1562]

Extremely good communication. Well done, team.

[@onetrueslave]

You guys are absolutely nuts and I love you.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

I wish my Father was nice like yours, cherish it, so many of us out here have dead beat fathers that cause more chaos than a tornado.

[@caidhes69]

Ryan and his team have saved so many lives

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

Horrifying but also breathtaking footage to watch. Incredible shots of nature!

[@GreatLakesTornadoHunters]

Incredible video Freddy. I can see why it took so long to post it!!

[@FreddyMcKinney]

It took me 6 months 😂

[@metermaide1726]

you call tell by the tornado knocking out power lines flashing blue lights, this is a violent one, looks to be atleast EF3 or even EF4 potency, in the worst possible place too.

[@M4ddyEff3cts]

i’m 11 and i love watching your content good editing and i’m obsessed with it good job! 😊

[@MJ-qx2xw]

Great footage! Probably the best I’ve ever seen.

[@pringlized]

All you are angels for tracking these down and making sure people know whats going on.

[@xxdeviousv2]

The quality in this video is amazing. At the same time it's unnerving to see a tornado remind chasers that those things go whichever direction they damn well please.

[@bammi4]

I absolutely agree with all the comments about trying to stay as professional as possible and cut out all the unnecessary cursing. These men and women who chose this life path are literally filming and documenting nature in all its wrath for generations to come. Wouldn't you like to know that your life risking photography and insights could be shown and used in the future to anyone or even used by weather organizations and scientific communities who study how these acts of nature occur and better help people save lives and stay informed and vigilant? You should be proud of yourselves! Great job gentlemen! God bless and stay safe! 🌪️

[@eswagyy]

Amazing footage. Glad yall stayed safe. Thats a big one!

[@finny1548]

You are very awesome, and I hope that the residents of Dallas are ok and recovering from the storm.

[@astrothecat01]

Fantastic footage...I was watching Ryan's stream this day but never realized what a close shave you guys had!

[@jackwhite6030]

One of the best multiple intercepts on youtube.....

[@saltandpepper9389]

Absolutely amazing video! And such a terrifying tornado 🌪 😱

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thank you Salt and Pepper! It was quite scary!

[@hamhockbeans]

​@@FreddyMcKinneyThe fact that you got such detail in the video. A camera just can't capture clouds the way human eye see it. I tried capturing a unique sunset and it look bland on video but to the eye amazing. So I know it must have been breath taking to see that twister live.

[@keeleydewitt5100]

This is my town. This was the worst day of our lives, heart wrenching watching it over again.

[@CeltonHenderson]

Incredible job guys, tragic when these monsters blow up right over a town like that.

[@SRC-hk3td]

3:40 it’s crazy to me because in Washington state, these clouds I see on a typical rainy day to day basis. Of course we don’t see rotation or experience hail very often. My husband is from Texas and it took him a while to recognize that the weather looks a lot worse here than it is. Crazy that this would be concerning in other states compared to here.