The Scariest Tornado I’ve Ever Chased - Rolling Fork, MS

On March 24th, 2023, a violent EF4 tornado strikes Rolling Fork, Mississippi, destroying much of the town. This video documents my first-hand experience chasing this monster tornado.

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[lauraallmon]

Rolling Fork is my home. My mother's home, grandmother's home, and father's home were in the direct path of this tornado. They are all alive, and my mother's home will be able to be saved. As you drove back through town before storm hit, I saw cars of people I knew who were working at Family Dollar or eating dinner at the Mexican restaurant. Gwen, her daughter, and friend survived, but were buried under debris for an hour. Pam was working at Family Dollar along with 2 other women. Pam survived, but the 2 women were killed. Pam sustained many injuries, including a broken back, but was able to crawl out of the debris and make her way to a storm chaser by Highway 61. We are thankful so many more didn't perish. It's is a miracle, with all the damage. Thank you for taking the injured to the hospital. I was angry when I first watched the footage. Why didn't you stop and warn them? There we no warning, no alarm. No one knew until it was there. My mother had just enough time to make it to the hallway before windows imploded. That is more of an issue to take up with our weather alert system in our community. I was able to get into town by 10:30pm and crawl through debris to enter my mother's house located on South First Street close to the Methodist Church. The damage is suffocating and unfathomable. God bless "Rolling Stone".

You are good at your job. You have a kind heart, obviously moved by severity of loss my community suffered. Thank you again for helping those in need. Rolling Fork is grateful to you and your crew. #rollingfork #tornado #ROLLINGFORKSTRONG

[frtd]

Seeing the tornado slowly approaching, briefly illuminated in the dark by flashes of lightning has to be one of the scariest things imaginable.

[jordanhansen]

We don't know each other, but I was driving the old blue carolla that stopped directly behind you in Rolling Forks across from the lone house without a roof and jumped right in to help as well. What a horrific thing it was to be digging people out of rubble and finding bodies. I hope as a chaser I never see something like that again.

[elleret]

Until now, I never realized how fortunate it is to be able to see the tornado. Night tornadoes are whole new level of terrifying 🌪️

[fluffyyote]

I didn’t really consider that storm chasers could also be there to rescue people from rubble after a storm pases by. I don’t know why, it just never occurred to me. Thank you and all the other storm chasers for your amazing work. And I pray that those affected by the Mississippi tornado will pull through and be okay. 💛

[persephoneblack]

You never realize how small you are until you stand in the presence of a monster like a tornado. It's only then that one finds themself in awe and amazement at the power of nature.

[lacosta]

These night time tornadoes are probably the scariest weather events you can witness, and they unfortunately seem to becoming more common now than before

[frostalt]

I have a major fear of tornadoes and just bad weather in general, props to you for being able to deliberately chase one of the most powerful kinds of natural disasters ever

[stevecagle]

One of the most powerful weather videos I've ever seen. You showed the human aftermath better than any newscast as you went from chase to rescue mode. Excuse me now, I have something in my eye 😢

[itsmewhatshisface]

Tornado at night, can't imagine the added feeling of terror that brings, to what's already terrifying enough when in person. One thing for sure, you chasers have 🍒 of steel tell you that much

[Kare-C]

Thank you for filming this storm of my town. This was by far the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. I remember before the storm hit my sons bedroom door was shaking like someone was trying to open it. His light was flickering on off. I got so scared I grabbed my keys to leave out of my house and when I opened the door the wind was so high and it was lightening sooo bad. I closed the door and call my aunt and told her I was scared. I could feel something was about to happen. My kids were with her at her home and all I wanted to do was be with them. The wind was just too high for me to drive. I talked on the phone with her and all of sudden the lights went out and it got completely quiet. Out of nowhere I could hear my sing start to scream and telling everyone to get down. She let out scream so loud, calling her husband and then the phone went out. I grabbed the pillow off my bed because my grandma and mom has always taught us to get a pillow and lay in the tub. Soon as I heard the wind get louder I jumped in the tub and all I could hear was everything crashing around. I kept saying “this can’t be it Lord.” I knew I was about to take my last breaths and I was alone and afraid. But we survived, we are alive. There were so many beautiful souls that was lost in this storm. It’s devastating. I lost my home, my business and my vehicle. I know God has something bigger for our town, he has to!

[gungunn]

A tornado a night looks like absolute nightmare fuel. Like something from a horror movie.

[kaitlynk]

My uncle was in his liquor store. It was the only business that was still standing. We’re fortunate he’s safe. Growing up going there and seeing it now is gut wrenching. I wish I could’ve gone to help but I’m so grateful people like you were there to support everyone. It’s brought a new fear to me that I hadn’t really been a part of before last week.

[selwyn-prnu]

God Bless You Freddy and all of those who helped with search and rescue that night . My heart goes out to the people of Rolling Forks, Silver City, and Amory!

[thicdedede]

As someone who is terrified of storms, this is easily one of my worst nightmares. I wish nothing but the best to these people.

[Mexican_Marauder]

You said "lower MS valley." We call it the Delta. This thing started right across the river from my house in Lake providence. All of you storm chasers that stopped and helped are heroes. Thank you for helping our people.

[StudioMedia]

I once woke up at 2am not realizing I was 1/8th of a mile from an EF-3 tornado. The lightning as you're driving through Rolling Fork is EXACTLY like what I saw that night. The only time in my life I've seen lightning like that.

I applaud you for immediately abandoning the chase and helping the injured. Try not to beat yourself up about what-ifs. There was nothing you could do.

[dimpledintrovert]

Thank you for helping others and for holding on to little Zach while his momma was being treated. That was very sweet and thoughtful of you. Great job.

[youtubeconnollyfamily]

Storm chasing is a thrill, but the scary part about it. You will always be the first person on scene. Thank you for being a good person and to all the other storm chasers out there. Thank you for helping.

[catguer]

As a Mississippian, thank you highlighting this devastation and helping our citizens. My significant other and his family are from Rolling Fork. His childhood home and many family members’ homes are destroyed. My mother-in-law told me that she had never seen anything like it. After watching your video, I understand what she meant.