Smithville EF5 - The Tornado From Hell

Widely considered to be one of the strongest tornadoes of all time, the Smithville EF5 was an extremely violent multi-vortex wedge that impacted the town of Smithville. Heavily damaging most structures in town causing 15 million dollars in damages and numerous fatalities. Over 130 people would be injured in this tornado alone. With its immediate violent characteristics, the tornado would completely level everything in its path, including scouring soil from the ground.

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

Thanks for the upload!👍

[@sammylacks4937]

The more I learn about this tornado I am convinced it was at least equal to the most powerful tornadoes if not at times more so. I am amazed at the different types and amounts of damage tornadoes do and this one left the evidence showing its wind speed.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

oh believe me i know how it felt i was there for the ef5 that hit parkersburg ef5 are rare but you will never forget being near one

[@denisedesperadol]

Maybe recheck stats on El Reno tornado. I believe it was ultimately rated EF 3. Even tho winds were super strong, the damage didn't rate an EF5. Just a thought. Nice video about a horrible tornado.

[@brendandoyle7508]

He's talking about the 2011 EF5 El Reno tornado.

[@brendandoyle7508]

The 2011 El Reno tornado happened on May 24th, you probably didn't hear about it because everyone was focused on Joplin that happened 2 days prior.

[@denisedesperadol]

Thanks for clarifying that for me @brendandoyle7508!

[@cbass04]

I honestly believe this to believe the strongest tornado of all time

[@aiphra]

Right here with ya.