Tornadoes. Over a thousand happen annually in the United States and hundreds more happen globally. Of those only a handful of those will have a notable impact. Even fewer are showcased in the media. And only a few of those go on to have a constant presence online and in media. Some become iconic if you will. Any major tornado is a newsworthy event, but some truly horrific storms linger in the public consciousness. The most powerful storms remain known long after they dissipate. So in this video weβll dive into some very iconic tornadoes and it may be iconic for several reasons. For example, the rating, the size, strength, death count, location etc. But anyways, lets begin by getting this one out of the way.
Tornadoes featured:
The March 18th 1925 tri state tornado
May 3rd 1999 Moore OK tornado + 2013 Moore OK tornado
April 27th 2011 (Hackleburg, Smithville, Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa)
May 22 2011 Joplin MO tornado
May 31 2013 El Reno OK tornado
April 26 1991 Kansas Turnpike F2 tornado (Overpass myth)
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The Cullman EF4 tornado is stuck in my memory. I had pulled up the weather in news in Alabama on my computer on that day. My grandpa and I liked talking about the weather and considering we were under a slight severe risk up in Virginia it was a very interesting day for us. We watched the video of the tornado coming into view and to this day itβs some of the most chilling tornado footage to me.
No Mayfield EF4?
Great video! Would definitely watch a part 2.
The people whoβs family died in these tornadoes: π
The Andover tornado and its successor "Overpass Tornado" were iconic because of when they occurred. It was 1991 and people were just starting to get video cameras and cable TV was expanding. That meant a lot of videos were taken of the tornadoes, and there was a lot of airtime for documentaries that used those videos, and these documentaries aired for years afterwards. Since the Andover tornado was so powerful and its videos so terrifying, it was the ultimate tornado for a storm-obsessed '90s kid such as myself. The 1999 Moore tornado occurred in the '90s obviously, but I feel that one probably lingers a little more strongly with the 2000s kids.
The 1997 Jarrell Texas tornado because of the Dead Man Walking appearance
Yet another amazing tornado related video! Keep up the amazing work!
The 2 most iconic tornadoes were in movies
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Allison Texas June 8th 1995. A huge wedge that only received a 4 because it didn't hit enough structures. Visually you can easily tell it's a 5 all day. The roar is one of the scariest I've ever heard. It was so massive it looks as though it was pulling the entire wall cloud down with it. Probably my favorite tornado chase of all time and can be viewed right here on YouTube.
If you plan on making a part 2, there are a few tornadoes that could make the list. The Jarrell TX F5, notable for its incredible damage, strange path, slow forward speed, and how it changed the NWS instructions for sheltering from a tornado. Also the Mayfield EF4+, for its controversial rating, the date it occurred, and its massive fatality rate. The Greensburg EF5 is also notable for being the first EF5 rated tornado. The last tornado I think should have a mention is the Plainfield F5, because of how it was completely unforcasted and unwarned, the only F5/EF5 to be so.
I like this video, but I have one discrepancy on the hackleburg tornado: the tornado actually tracked 108 miles, lifting before crossing into Tennessee, once the supercell crossed into Tennessee, it dropped a second, shorter lived tornado. Apparently, all signs of damage ended near Hazel Green, however, the NWS connected both tornado tracks for some unknown reason. So. IMO: The hackleburg tornado tracked 108 miles, and was on the ground for 1hr and 45 minutes. If you look at the tornadoβs path on tornado archive, you can see that the tornado damage path ends near Huntsville, and yet the path keeps going into Tennessee for some reason. Overall, the video is cool, and I would like to make a tornado video too.
This is so good. 10/10 no notes.
Would definitely love to see a part two AND a video on lesser known deadly, powerful, and or interesting for whatever reason tornadoes, please!?
Great job! You have a good voice for voice over type stuff, even with the "cracks," which I thought the way you handled it was very charming. Though, I'm not sure I would have noticed if you didn't point them out π I would love to see some videos from you about some of the forgotten tornados, maybe some lower scale tornados that had a higher than average death toll or even some tornado myths, like an overpass being a safe shelter (which I actually only learned a few months ago! So I know there are many who still don't). Just some ideas. Looking forward to more from you, definitely subscribing!
ETA oh! I know what would make a great video, I've actually looked all over for something like this and I'm surprised to find that nobody else has made one yet, or at least it's not easily found. The mysterious aftermath of tornados. For example, in Joplin there was supposedly a graduation gown that went halfway through a wall. Or when someone is lifted but set down gently half a mile away. Or babies being found completely unscathed in a bath tub while the whole house is shredded, or that kid who clung to the toilet while the rest of his house was ripped apart, a single piece of straw penetrating a tree without breaking. That would be so neat!
Suprised the 1974 super outbreak wasn't included or the Greensburg tornado. Usually when i think iconic tornadoes i think of ones from 80's/90's documenaries. Most of these are from the 21st century. Still a good video.
I'm not sure how old you are going but you keep you keep up the good work very useful knowledge
There are so many iconic tornadoes. One tornado that haunts me since learning about it recently (Iβm Australian) is Jarrell TX in 1997. The photo captured as it approached is haunting and the damage it caused horrific as it moved very slowly in an unusual SW direction!
Not many tornadoes move like this, slowly and removing everything in its path.
great video man, i like the way you put this video together. very informative but quick and too the point, keep doin what ur doin bro π
The Wichita Falls tornado of 1979 has to be one of the scariest weather events ever. The tornado was a black color that still looks terrifying to this day.
This kid needs more subscribers.
May 3 1999 tornado survivor here. Yes, absolutely terrible and horrifying. Oklahomans still talk about it to this day
As a Canadian, the most iconic is the Elie, Manitoba F5 of June 23, 2007. The only F5 ever recorded in the country. I believe the F4 Windsor tornado in 1946 was suspected of causing near F5 damage. While the Elie tornado was on the ground for a relatively short period of time, and damaged less than 15 buildings, it was the speed in which a small rope F0 tornado became a rope F5, completely levelling four homes.
The Elie, Manitoba tornado was a strange pathed F-5 in Canada that didn't kill or harm anybody, and was extremely photogenic. You should totally cover that one!