First Person video of Joplin MO tornado 5/22/11

The video i took of the F5 tornado while at Fastrip on east 20th street. We huddled in the back of the store until the glass got sucked out , then ran into the walk in storage fridge. Sorry for the lack of visuals but the audio is pretty telling of how intense the storm was. The tornado hits at around 1:20 seconds.

[kaymad]

The boy that says I love everyone. That just gets me in the feels every time. Even though it’s mostly pitch dark I can visualize it. The way everyone is checking on everyone. Humanity at its finest.

[crystalbentlage]

That is my friend Ruben speaking. He worked at the convenience store. He helped save several people that day.

[cynthiamartin]

I think this is one of the most beautiful documents of humans facing death. They didn't know they would live, but all their words were of love, concern for one another, and care for each other

[maryhough]

"Stay calm, this is the end of it, just stay calm." God bless that man, he did amazing for all those people.

[MacLethal]

I am an Atheist, 100%. But anyone who insults someone for having faith, especially during a horrible disaster, is insensitive and missing the point of Atheism.

[Iamsam-jlfn]

"I love you". I know that's the last thing I would want to hear, while I was still here. I LOVE YOU TOO and I'm so glad you're okay. You saved lives and were so brave. Thank you for being you, Human. xoxo

[regiamos]

My mom is the jesus jesus jesus lady. It breaks my heart knowing what she went through

[lilbit]

5:17 "mommy!!"
"DOD, I'm right here"
"I love you mama"
Breaks my heart every time.

[speedionlude]

shout out to the two guys keeping everyone calm.. much respect

[mykaylamoe]

This Is the rawest video I've seen of the Joplin tornado, that noise is terrifying

[Lipsmacker]

There is a sequence in this video that many have overlooked. When all the people started rushing towards that beer cooler you can hear a mother say "Dod". In the midst of the chaos the mother couldn't find her son. Then another voice states "I got him".

Now starting at 5:17 you can hear the mother tell her son "I'm here, I'm here". Then the little boy gave the most heart wrenching statement of this video. He says "Mommy, Mommy, I love you Momma".

[amandazen]

It's so sad that they tell each other they love each other just in case.

[doctordarkly]

Holy. Shit.



Never in my entire existence have I watched something where I couldn’t see anything, but it was still absolutely horrifying.

The roar of the tornado and the sound of that woman screaming for God, along with the sound of the windows breaking and the debris hitting the cooler... it’s like something out of a nightmare.
I’m so glad that you all survived that. That sounded absolutely horrifying to go through.

[lilbit]

That "Oh My God" right before the direct hit. Gives me chills every time. The shear fear of not knowing if you're gonna die. Has to be the most horrific feeling in the world.

[mgrella]

the little kid saying he doesnt want to die breaks my heart so glad they all made it out alive Thank You Jesus!!

[shyincredible]

This display of teamwork and communication skills is phenomenal. God Bless all of you for making it out of there okay!

[jasonfriddle]

I’ve listened to this over and over and it still gives me chills. When the guy says “I think we are gonna do it!” And you can hear the clerk in the background when the tornado hits and it’s loud yelling “HANG ON!! EVERYONE JUST HANG ON!!” That almost makes you want to tear up

[Darienlover]

Dude I'm pretty damn near an atheist but if this was coming at me I think even I'd pray. Stop judging them.

[rockipship]

i come back to this video often during my phases of tornado obsession, and it’s always gonna be the scariest to me. i love tornados and they fascinate me, but the raw first person perspective of this shows how horrifying and traumatizing it was. hope everyone is ok now

[lilbit]

Hands down the best video to illustrate how horrific it is to go through a direct hit with a tornado.
This video brought me to tears.