This page offers stories submitted by tornado and hail storm survivors. These accounts have not been verified. If you survived a tornado or know someone who did, share your story and help save lives.

Jun 16, 2021 · Here are 10 stories of triumph, tragedy, weirdness and luck from Southeast tornadoes. On March 14, 2008, a University of Alabama player nailed a fade-away three-point shot to send the...

Feb 25, 2016 · Over the years, survivors of some of the most intense tornadoes have taken to Reddit to answer questions about their experiences. These are some of the most striking stories. "It was the...

Mar 24, 2025 · These real-life stories highlight key lessons about tornado preparedness which can save lives: staying informed through weather alerts; having emergency kits ready; creating family communication plans; knowing where local shelters are located—all these strategies significantly increase chances of survival during such catastrophic events.

These tornadoes left a lasting impact on the people they affected, and many can vividly recall events of that night. Here are a few of their stories. Looking Back a Few Days Personal stories originally printed in the Flint Journal three days after the …

Dec 18, 2018 · Tornadoes devastate communities and explode houses to bits – yet these lucky people (and animals) have survived to tell the tale.

Jan 8, 2015 · A flurry of tornadoes in the South and Midwest killed 40 people last week, leaving a path of destruction across five states. But it wasn't all bad.

Oct 27, 2014 · Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in a natural disaster? This is the true story of Ashley and how she was inside a tornado.

Mar 18, 2025 · Missouri tornado survivors share heart-wrenching stories of being hurled through windows, flooded shelters Two people in two different towns endured the terror and heartbreak of tornadoes that ripped through Missouri over the weekend -- one in the town of Imperial and the other in Poplar Bluff.

May 22, 2016 · Here are stories about some of the victims and survivors, and the city's recovery: As his father desperately held his legs, 18-year-old Will Norton was sucked out of his family's SUV through the...