Every time I view this video, I'm amazed that it only takes less than 30 short seconds for this torn to form into a violent vortex and less that 2 min. to become a wedge. Just chilling footage.

I hope that everyone effected by this tornado is recovering well! I pray everyday for the people in Joplin! Also good luck Reed and the Dominator team! Hope you guys get some great data!

I was in this tornado. We recovered at a good pace. There are many houses rebuilt and we are currently building a new middle school and elementary school. Although, many people are still scarred, physically and mentally, from that tornado. Including me. Before that tornado hit, my family and I, (I'm 13 years old) had just moved into a brand new house. 4 months later, the tornado hit. We were very sad. Fortunately, friends helped us and our relator found us a rental house. My house is now rebuilt on the same foundation. My step-dad and i were in the hallway under a down comfitter blanket. We have a dog and her name is Zoe. She was in the tornado too. I am very glad she survived. My Mom was at work when the tornado hit. Thankfully, my moms work didn't get hit. People ask me nowadays what was the scariest thing you've ever been through. That tornado. That's my answer. Being in an EF5 tornado is not fun at all. But the hardest part, is walking out of your house. The most heartbreaking.