3 weeks ago Footage has surfaced of the Tornado that touched down in southern Genesee County last night, and daybreak is revealing just how much damage the storm actually did.
3 weeks ago Flint and Genesee County were in the middle of a very violent storm system last night that reportedly saw numerous tornado touchdowns, and caused plenty of damage.
Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.
Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur.
The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.
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An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.
UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 students and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.
A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.
At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.
A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.
To see how you can help those affected, see the list below
UPDATE Saturday 6:15 a.m. EST: The number of reported fatalities is at least five, with another 71 injuries caused by what authorities say are a total of 17 tornadoes ripping through the Midwest on Friday.
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May 24, 2011 The massive tornado that ripped through Joplin, Missouri has killed 116 people to date, with more fatalities expected. The twister tore a 6 mile path across the town, and spread debris up to 60 miles away. Relief agencies are asking for help from Sundays disaster, below is a list of places that you can lend a hand.
