MOST POWERFUL TORNADOES Ever Recorded

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Exploring the top three most powerful tornadoes ever recorded.and what craziness it takes for a tornado to earn the highest wind intensity rating on Enhanced Fujita scale (EF Scale).
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EF5s destroy well built homes and sweep their concrete foundations clean of debris. Cars are mangled and tossed hundreds, possibly thousands of meters away. But what exactly does a tornado have to do to earn the most powerful EF5 rating? or an F5 rating? What’s the difference?
In over 20 years of chasing tornadoes I’ve documented at least 8 EF4 tornadoes, but only one EF5. As of the date of this video the last EF5 tornado occurred in Moore Oklahoma on May 20th, 2013. Over 9 years ago. So where have all the EF5’s gone?
BRIEF HISTORY of the FUJITA SCALE (F-scale)
If a strong tornado strikes an instrument that measures wind speeds, The anemometer will likely be blown to smithereens long before it was able to measure and record how fast the strongest winds were. But, If we found the crumbled anemometer a mile away, scientists and engineers can make estimates of what wind velocities might do such a thing.
In 1971 Dr. Ted Fujita developed a method to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on surveys of ground damage. The Fujita Scale has 6 intensity categories from the lightest damage F0 to the incredible F5. With wind estimates from 261-318 mph (419 - 512 km/h), EF5s are powerful enough to throw cars hundreds, possibly thousands of meters and completely sweep away brick homes.
[But the Fujita scale was very limiting with only general descriptions and no account for construction quality. Also, the wind speed estimates
was later deemed by meteorologists and engineers as being too high. For example, a 261 mph wind speed is NOT required to completely destroy a well constructed house and blow away the debris. This damage occurs at significantly lower wind speeds than previously thought.
THE EF SCALE
Revision or enhancement of the Fujita Scale was needed. In 2007 operational use of the ENHANCED Fujita scale began in the United states.
The EF scale has a more accurate estimation of damaging wind speeds.
and has 28 damage indicators all with respective Degrees of damage. The old scale lists an F5 tornado with winds of 261-318 mph (420-512 km/h),
The new scale lists an EF5 with winds above 200 mph (322 km/h),
This is found to be sufficient to cause the damage previously ascribed to the F5 range of wind speeds.
NOAA DAMAGE ASSESMENT TOOLKIT
The NOAA damage assessment toolkit has a tremendous amount of information with detailed photos and assessments of damage citing why a tornado received the rating it did. It’s fascinating to explore, and available to the public. Here's that link...
apps.dat.noaa.gov/stormdamage...
TOP 3 MOST POWERFUL TORNADOES EVER MEASURED
#1: The May 3, 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore Oklahoma F5...
This tornado destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, killing 36. and is cited as the highest winds ever measured on earth with mobile Doppler radar velocity measurements of roughly 302 mph.
#2: May 31, 2013 El Reno EF3...
In addition to being the widest tornado ever recorded El Reno 2013 is also a contender for the highest winds measured on Earth with similar radar-measured velocities of 302 mph, but these were in orbiting subvortices moving extremely rapidly, whereas the May 3, 1999 Doppler readings were slicing the main vortex where peak velocities weren’t as transient
As in the 2013 El Reno tornado.
#3: The May 24, 2011 El Reno EF5 with most likely max wind speeds at 295 mph. I actually recorded The moments when University of Oklahoma's RaXpol radar was getting that data.
EF5s and F5s make up only .1% of rated tornadoes in the US. Between 1950 and 2007, 50 tornadoes were officially rated F5 and since February 2007, only nine tornadoes have been officially rated EF5.
F5 TORNADOES OUTSIDE THE USA:
CANADA has had one F5...
- June 22, 2007, F5 Elie Manitoba (EC)
FRANCE has had 2 F5s...
- Aug 19, 1845 Montville
- June 24, 1967. Palluel
GERMANY has had two F5s..
- June 29, 1764 Woldegk
- Apr 23, 1800 Hainichen
ITALY has had at least one F5...
- Jul 24, 1930 Treviso, Udine
And RUSSIA had one F5.
- Jun 9, 1984 Ivano, Lunevo
SPECIAL THANKS:
To Daniel Shaw for Licensing me the May 20, 2013 Moore Oklahoma EF5 damage video and to Dr. Tracie Seimon, Dr. Anton Seimon and Skip Talbot for helping me research and edit this script.
RESEARCH:
The Multiple-Vortex Structure of the El Reno, Oklahoma, Tornado on 31 May 2013
BLUESTEIN, THIEM, SNYDER, HOUSER
Some Considerations for the Use of High-Resolution Mobile Radar Data in Tornado Intensity Determination AUG 2014 SNYDER & BLUESTEIN
THE ROLE OF MULTIPLE-VORTEX TORNADO STRUCTURE IN CAUSING STORM RESEARCHER FATALITIES by WURMAN, KOSIBA, ROBINSON, MARSHALL

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@OrNaurItsKat Жыл бұрын

Hi Hank, a few years ago my house took a pretty direct hit from an F3. My son was just 6 then and kind of traumatized by it, but he started watching your videos afterwards and now I think he's going to be interested in atmospheric science for life and no more tears during storms.

@radar_the_fox Жыл бұрын

the smithville tornado was the most powerful

@christinamann3640 Жыл бұрын

There’s a reptile expert who says, ‘the opposite of fear is knowledge,’ and he often helps people to face their phobias.

@Theverythingkid2910 Жыл бұрын

Hmm?? What town is it

@cheesypies5166 Жыл бұрын

The best way to overcome one's fear is to understand it... (well they can still be scary as hell but, it can help a little)

@jakeg3733 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience around the same age. "The night of the tornadoes" in 1998, in Florida. I was staying with my father at his house only a dozen or so miles north of the corridor they moved through. Now weather fascinates me, to the point I am seriously considering going back to school for meteorology. He'll be fine, the healthiest way to deal with fear is to face it and understand the thing you're afraid of. Who knows, he might grow up to be the next Pecos Hank

@Gussa1 Жыл бұрын

1 million subscribers!!!! Congrats hank!! Been watching for over 5 years now and your content never fails to amaze me. I’m currently finishing up highschool and your videos have been a key factor in my life to help me decide what I want to do with my weather passion. Thanks for the memories! Here’s to another million.

@hypercane2023 Жыл бұрын

He is my NO.1 tornado chaser

@hypercane2023 Жыл бұрын

Hank is my favourite tornado chaser, I like how he keeps clam

@Phillips1 Жыл бұрын

@@hypercane2023 why did you post a comment twice?

@Battlefox64_RL Жыл бұрын

2:05 in the south we also have a scale for hurricanes. Mr. HOUSE came up with this scale based on if his business could open lol. 😉

@yeeeeeey8074 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy He Made this Achievement.

@LockheedMartinF22Raptor7 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: In the same year that the Enhanced Fujita scale was released, Greensburg, Kansas, suffered from a massive tornado, wiping roughly 90% of the town off the map. That tornado received the very first EF-5 rating that year. The tornado was measured at 1.7 miles in diameter, wider than the town of Greensburg, with 205 mph winds, measured by the Doppler radar.

@RossTraan Жыл бұрын

2007… the same year I was born… My signaling to come to earth… lol

@turtlesrprettycool3379 11 ай бұрын

@@RossTraanthere are many tornadoes every year

@RossTraan 11 ай бұрын

@@turtlesrprettycool3379 ok…?

@glissyyy 11 ай бұрын

And then another tornado touched down just east of town after the EF5 and grew to 2.2 miles wide, just an absolutely insane day for tornadoes.

@NeoJae 10 ай бұрын

@@glissyyy is it the trousdale ef3?

@pyroflamex9873 Жыл бұрын

The video: tornado Captions: burrito Also, I liked the way you explain it! I could understand very easily

@HenzFN Ай бұрын

"When your witnessing a burrito this large and powerful"

@IHateYouTube-sr1wj Ай бұрын

When it got to the part where he said he saw his first completely leveled home and was looking for trapped victims, the subtitles said vitamins instead of victims 😂

@Deletirium 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely. Pecos Hank is the Anton Petrov of meteorology.

@Loganm0213 Жыл бұрын

I love everything you’re about Hank. Helping wildlife, appreciating tornados without the yelling and needing to get dangerously close. Helping tornado victims, not because you’re a chaser and feel like you need to, but because you genuinely want to help. Keep doing what your’re doing!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lo Max. Tell your friendly dog I said howdy.

@jennifernorris3655 Жыл бұрын

yes indeed, i couldnt agree more💜

@keatonterry Жыл бұрын

9 years later and it still blows my mind how similar the Moore EF5 on May 20, 2013 was to Oklahoma City on May 3, 1999.

@J.A.N.E.T Жыл бұрын

Oh yea, May 3rd is my birthday, i always call my birthday the day of doom.

@gyrospinup 3 ай бұрын

May 3rd 99 was Bridge Creek/Moore tornado. Not Oklahoma City but OKC was near it. They both took similar paths, but the 2013 one roped out at the lake and 99 went north to the Air Force Base.

@billyford2262 11 күн бұрын

Yea I was about to say the same thing, that it hit more both times not okc

@GradyOrtizGolf 2 ай бұрын

The picture shown at 11:25 shows a slabbed home with an anchor bolt. I know you and others wonder why that spot was not rated higher. In the inspector’s notes, it says the house was under construction and 80% done. I think that is why it did not receive a higher rating. I love your content and have watched you for more than five years and your content never disappoints. Until next time, happy trails!

@HolyTrutho 17 күн бұрын

the construction workers having to restart the entire house they just did:

@faerieSAALE Жыл бұрын

Considering what you put yourself through while tornado and storm chasing i.e. the crappy food, the lousy motel rooms, the damage to your cars, and nearly dying a few times - all the while keeping a calm demeanor, your guitar playing, jokes, animal saviors, and recorded images of weather-driven monsters on the loose, I'd say you more than earned and deserve ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!

@Token_Nerd Жыл бұрын

The one thing that I personally think is to the detriment of the EF scale specifically, is that relying solely on structural engineering damage indicators (and I say this as a structural engineer) means that we're not truly quantifying whether tornadoes are getting stronger or not, since high ratings are largely contingent on tornadoes hitting heavily populated areas. Perhaps it's time we move towards a 2-scale system for rating tornadoes - the Fujita scale family which measures tornadoes based on damage indicators and structural analysis, and a new scale which solely measures wind speed or energy exerted (Basically the integral of wind speed (force) over the entire length of the tornado), similar to how earthquakes are measured (there are 2 scales there).

@michaelkaicher9569 Жыл бұрын

I've never taken a detailed look at how EF ratings are calculated, but speaking as a civil engineer, I completely agree. Ratings should be based on information available for ALL tornadoes. I think radarr velocity measurements would be a step in the right direction! Edit: Also, the integral of wind speed and path length wouldn't provide any information about how a particular tornado changes throughput its lifespan. You could have relatively unchanging EF1s that travel 20+ miles expend the same energy of a shortlived EF5. Perhaps wind speed and diameter? Granted, that would be far more difficult to measure.

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@Token_Nerd Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkaicher9569 the point would be to take into consideration the total energy exerted along the entire path. An EF1 on the ground for 3 hrs causes more chaos than an EF1 on the ground for 5 minutes, and may even cause more damage than an EF2 on the ground for some set of time. It’s just a way of normalizing all available data if available. Earthquakes estimate the energy released at a fault, such a suggestion would do the same, but it’s not the only option. It may be more valuable to use the average or peak wind speed to classify tornadoes. Of course, there are better people out there who could determine what’s actually most useful.

@aralornwolf3140 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelkaicher9569 , Canada's lone EF5 was a narrow, meandering, tornado. Every time it did a loop it intensified briefly... Originally, it was going to be rated as an EF4, as the house which had its foundation swept clean was impacted as the tornado did a slow loop, so they thought it was only swept clean due to the amount of time the EF4 winds had to clear it. That was, until a video surfaced of the tornado ripping the house completely off its foundation before the house disintegrated while aloft... The width of the tornado was, maybe, a few dozen meters. It was that narrow while also being that powerful.

@michaelkaicher9569 Жыл бұрын

@@aralornwolf3140 I've seen a video about that tornado! May have been one of Hank's. Anyway, definitely a prime example of how complex it can be categorizing these storms.

@joogsquad Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 mill Hank! Thanks for the inspiration!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

5 more Mil and I'll catch up to you. Cheers amigo!

@therealjohn_burn9866 Жыл бұрын

@@PecosHank Hey mate! Been watching for at least 1 year. You are amazing

@erinmac4750 Жыл бұрын

@@joogsquad I started watching your chanel after seeing some comments here and videos pop up, funny how that works. I was wondering when is the best time for lightning in FL? I'm fascinated by lightning, but we only get it it like once or twice a year here in CA, where it usually causes horrible wildfires that overshadow the event. 💚🌎✌️😎🍀

@Kaidhicksii Жыл бұрын

I didn't know you watched Hank! If I had any doubt you had excellent taste before, I have none now. 🤣👌

@Itsice_boiiYT Жыл бұрын

@@PecosHank yooo

@cintrasookraj932 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the winter of my life& binge watching your videos help me survive another hour. Thank you for your wittiness, your love for animals, your skill as a photographer& dedication as a chaser. I wish I could have the opportunity to do so for the photography, but here in Trinidad we have no tornados. I look forward to seeing more of your content.

@HornetAviation Жыл бұрын

Lol

@briarrr__ Жыл бұрын

I hope you get the help you need. Stay strong.

@deacon. Жыл бұрын

💌

@jessaelf Жыл бұрын

@@HornetAviation dawg what are you laughing about

@fintancostello_ok Жыл бұрын

@@jessaelf I am tomcat thrills personal account and I said “lol” bc I was also in the same situation.

@traemaxwell Жыл бұрын

I remember living in Houston when the Jarell Tornado completely leveled an entire subdivision. It was so powerful it pulled asphalt off the roadbed and took 3 feet of topsoil off the ground. It was also weird because instead of moving SW to NE, it moved NE to SW. Incredible!

@sukhastings4200 Жыл бұрын

My husband did some damage surveying there. Hes surveyed about a dozen tornadoes,and said Jarrell was far and away the worse. Said the entire Double Creeks subdivision wasn't leveled as much ground to dust. Much of the debris was granulated. He refers to it as a sandblasting effect

@jleif7736 Жыл бұрын

that tornado ripped peoples limbs off... I remember seeing a reporting of the people who were searching, and trying to identify the dead bodies, and in a certain neighborhood, every single person who perished, they had to travel around the area, just to collect the limbs, to figure out who they were.. That tornado is a nightmare to think about.

@ThatBernie Жыл бұрын

I was about 30 miles from the Jarrell tornado when it happened, and at the time I had no understanding of just how significant and unusual an event that was, all I remember was hiding in the bathroom with my mom and younger brother… of course it was miles away, and the tornado was just so powerful that unless you had a basement then you likely wouldn’t survive.

@davidroyer5049 11 ай бұрын

Brantley Hargrove, the author of THE MAN WHO CAUGHT THE STORM, lived fifteen miles or so from Jerrel when the tornado went through; in the preface of the book he wrote about seeing the aftermath and being left speechless

@coolmarioland100robloxmine5 10 ай бұрын

Dead man walking

@ClickyCrisp Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million! That was such a lovely surprise at the end to hear ❤️

@fightsimverse Жыл бұрын

well deserved

@radar_the_fox Жыл бұрын

the smithville tornado was the most powerful

@abee4121 Жыл бұрын

I love your work my dude!

@Avery_Reborn Жыл бұрын

here before "DoNt ReAd mY NaMe"

@bluu9300 Жыл бұрын

Gosh. There’s the reason I love this channel so much. The charm, the simplicity, the photography and videography. Happy trails Hank. The road to 2 million is just ahead

@Chkprofilename Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9GoppOQucuvio0.html Finally it's here. *Yes*

@daorignaldumbucket Жыл бұрын

The music is great too! Hank wrote it

@scrappydoo7887 Жыл бұрын

@@daorignaldumbucket and plays it 👍

@bluu9300 Жыл бұрын

@@daorignaldumbucket 100% agree! The music is just spot on!

@templar1541 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who witnessed the Jarrel Tx tornado damage would have a complete understanding how bad it can get.

@nolongerkai Жыл бұрын

I was born May 3rd, 1999. My mother describes holding infant me while watching the news coverage that evening. Proud to be linked to possibly the fastest winds recorded on earth. Thanks Oklahoma.

@IanNarcisi Жыл бұрын

EF-5 Burrito's are both intense to watch and to eat! Your footage is outstanding!!

@teamground0229 Жыл бұрын

After watching this, I am hungry for a burrito!

@krashsytegaming9222 Жыл бұрын

@@teamground0229 don’t let it hail in your stomach. You may vomit a much more violent and volatile storm

@teamground0229 Жыл бұрын

@@krashsytegaming9222 Taco bHell may come up with a new violent burrito the EF5

@soundslikemath860 Жыл бұрын

I remember when this channel had like 60k subscribers. This definitely rekindled my interest in weather and I’ve watched the cinematography, the voice-over, and the general overall quality on the channel absolutely take off. No one deserves a million like Hank does

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Thanks for paying attention Math.

@kabo0m Жыл бұрын

Congrats Hank! It is not just because of how well you tell and explain to us about tornadoes but your kind nature toward all the little creatures and how your voice is so nice to listen to without any screaming and the volume is always perfect in your videos and so detailed. Thank you for all you do! I have been watching your videos for quite a few years now.

@CursedCavernZac Жыл бұрын

This man is teaching us a crap ton about tornadoes

@Strype13 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million, Hank! It honestly couldn't have happened to a more outstanding (and hilarious) content creator. You, my friend, are one of a kind. Keep up the amazing work, good sir!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

This means a lot Z. Have a great weekend.

@skiak004 Жыл бұрын

What you said:)

@Doomgath Жыл бұрын

You’re a phenomenal teacher PecosHank. I used to have a deep seated fear of tornadoes, but now I deeply fear them and understand them.

@emmab885 Жыл бұрын

me too 😂

@ansvart 5 ай бұрын

Hi Pecos! You mentioned a Russian tornado. It was really a significant outbreak. It's called 1984 Soviet Union tornado outbreak. There were at least 11 tornadoes. Max wind speed was 260 mph (418 km/h). So, several F4's over cities of Moscow, Ivanovo, Kostroma and so on. About 400 fatalities (but nowadays we know it is lowered, some researches show about 800 fatalities). This was an extremely powerful and interesting outbreak in terms of meteorology.

@reddgiant 10 ай бұрын

you've taught me so much about tornadoes, its been massively reassuring dealing with my own phobia of the storms you chase. I've binged so many of your videos and during a storm you're the one guy i turn to to get my head on straight. Congrats on the 1 mil! excited to see what the future holds, happy trails

@supimcarl6077 Жыл бұрын

My first experience with a tornado was the 1998 F5 Oak Grove, AL tornado. I’ll never forget it. Thought I’d never in my lifetime see anything that destructive again, but April 27th, 2011 topped that. I was in Birmingham when the EF4 or EF5 (disputed due to the maintaining wind speeds well above 200mph) Tuscaloosa tornado tore through the metro area and destroyed town after town, tracking over 80miles. All in all we had 62 tornados that day. 2 being confirmed EF5’s -“Hackleburg” tornado which tracked 132 miles and killed 70 people, was the first -the 2nd was dubbed the “DeKalb County” EF5 which killed 25 people We also had 7 confirmed EF4’s, all 7 formed within 5 & 1/2 hours. Multiple EF3’s and almost a barrage of tornados rated from EF0-EF2. 18 hours of sure terror. 😬 You think I’d try my best to avoid them, or maybe move. Nope, I’m a trained storm spotter now. 😂 Best wishes ✌️

@brianevans594 Жыл бұрын

I remember 2011, I have amazing pictures of the E4 that came though the Cullman/Fairview/Baileyton area... I live in Morgan County now, but I lived in Baileyton on April 27, 2011. Bro, the most INTENSE weather event day I've ever seen and feared. The path of that EF4 was less than 800yrds from my trailer. I literally watched as cows and horses were tossed twisting in the air. I'm glad that you survived.

@tornadoguy5414 Жыл бұрын

My first experience was the 2016 Kokomo, IN outbreak, do y'all remember that? My uncle was affected badly by this storm, but me grandma were glady ok. My second Experience was with an EF2, and this was actually last year, in 2021, I was again with my grandma, but my brother was with me this time, I was just chilling, watching TV, when a of a sudden the power goes out, then a large rumble of thunder happened, I was the one who recommended that we went into the basement. This time the tornado was WAYYYY closer, like right down the street close. Several trees were tore down, several houses were damaged (One completely destroyed!) And I will never forget those days. And the crazy thing is, the Kokomo IN outbreak happened on the 24th of August, And the one last year was on the 25th of August!

@daniellehayes3798 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Tuscaloosa Alabama and still live here. I was in the December 16th, 2000 tornado here that destroyed Bear Creek and then the April 27th tornado as well.

@daniellehayes3798 Жыл бұрын

My son is obsessed with weather and wants to be a storm chaser. I've actually thought about it myself because although I had to take counseling to help my traumatic experience with almost dying in those tornadoes, I love them now and am so fascinated with them.

@MichaelBullins Жыл бұрын

My first and only tornado experience was an ef3 in stoneville nc. I was in the fire station when it tore through the center of town hitting the fire station!

@davidroyer5049 Жыл бұрын

This video is up to your usual standard, Hank! You worked out exactly what you wanted to cover and you did a fine job of it. . . and you shared the limelight by seamlessly working in footage from other chasers. You have earned every one of your subscribers.

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Rock on David!

@davidroyer5049 Жыл бұрын

@@PecosHank I stumbled into your work two years ago and I was hooked. Your talent for saying what needs to be said, and not one word more, along with your deft handling of the incidental music are both one step short of witchcraft.

@davidroyer5049 Жыл бұрын

@@PecosHank I wonder about a few things: Have you heard of "anvil zits", i.e. small intra cloud lightning flashes, often without thunder, in an orphaned thundercloud anvil? I have often seen this kind of lightning in the desert during the monsoon and I had dubbed it "popcorn lightning". Another thing: l have noticed that if all of a flash of lightning is at the same distance from your ears; for example, a CG that starts from a cloud overhead and hits something a mile away, it will produce an almighty bang, particularly if it is a positive CG, since the acoustic shock wave from the entire flash will arrive at your ears at the same time.

@stephenglass2011 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on one million subscribers Hank !! You are the best tornado channel out there ! Can’t wait to see you hit two million and more !!

@lovetheUKgirl 11 ай бұрын

You are awesome! I love how calm, thorough, and respectful you are. I also just love how kind you are to animals. You’re the best tornado guy out there!

@CloudmasterGaming Жыл бұрын

Hey hank! I have always been watching your storm chasing videos, they really inspire me! Keep up the great work!!

@CloudmasterGaming Жыл бұрын

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@CloudmasterGaming Жыл бұрын

@ancient people 🅥 scam

@BeagleBageler Жыл бұрын

@ска Thing 1

@BeagleBageler Жыл бұрын

@ancient people 🅥 And Thing 2

@hypercane2023 Жыл бұрын

@beyond your imaginationnuh uh uh

@turtyllio. Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 Million Hank! I’ve watched you grow over the years and its amazing to see your content keeps on getting better each time. Thank you for everything.

@13_cmi Жыл бұрын

It was nicer when he had 400,000 or whatever he had when I started watching. Smaller channels are the best. But he still makes good videos unlike most other people when their channel grows.

@louisegilleran7773 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here love ur videos keep uploading this guy is super nice to animals to

@prezoh Жыл бұрын

glub glub

@mycatwilleatyou7569 Жыл бұрын

Super big congratulations on your subscription milestone! I started fallowing you when I moved to Oklahoma in 2013 and wanted to learn more about tornadoes. All these years later, you still make the best content.

@user-mw3qq4vs5l 4 ай бұрын

💀💀

@InterstellarParallaxx Жыл бұрын

You are amazing and we love your content! Keep it coming! Oklahoma native here! All of this hits home for me.

@_bluephoenix_ Жыл бұрын

I could listen and watch you all day, every day Hank. Your enthusiasm and awe after all these years, not to mention the way you explain just how magnifcent and yet terrifying these are, is second to none. Congrats on reaching the million milestone! Well deserved and hope to see you reach the next one soon. Best wishes from Australia.

@friendlyneighbourhoodbisex4811 Жыл бұрын

aye another Aussie fan!

@exodus1055 Жыл бұрын

Conversations with God

@BobbyDukeArts Жыл бұрын

Huge congrats on 1 million subs! Totally warranted.

@Turgid_Spleenis Жыл бұрын

You’re the best Bobby D!

@Ogre_Orgies Жыл бұрын

OHHH SHOT YOU WEWD BE SOO NICE TO STOP BY!!!

@purplecrayon608 Жыл бұрын

Heck yea Bobby!

@raziele92 Жыл бұрын

What? You like Pecos Hank too?! I would like to see you create a sculpture of a tornado.

@scarasluts Жыл бұрын

Whoa, never expected Bobby to be a Pecos fan. A man of refined taste

@gazzamacca9813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hank for what you do, I have learnt so much about storms and such that would not have been possible otherwise. I can listen to your voice for hours as you are clear and precise in your descriptions with fantastic video and brilliant photos. I live in the Hunter Valley of NSW Australia where we do not get as much wild weather as the USA does, so all the best Hank in your great work 👍 I love it.

@ErizotDread Жыл бұрын

I can't think of a more deserving channel and content creator than you, Hank! As far as I'm concerned, you set the bar as far as quality and entertaining yet informative content goes. Keep up the awesome work, and we'll follow with you no matter the weather conditions! 👍

@LankyWx Жыл бұрын

Grats on a million! I’ve graduated highs school a few months ago, and am going to start my meteorology degree this fall. I’ve got to thank you Hank, Anton, Reed, Ryan, Copic, my father, TwistEx team and others for being my inspiration. Love yah hank, congrats on 1 mill. Maybe in the future I’ll see you out there, both of us bagging a more than likely rain wrapped low visibility tornado. Happy trails Hank.

@OayxYT Жыл бұрын

Ayo hype where you staring at?

@kabo0m Жыл бұрын

Congrats Hank on the sub achievement! You are so nice and genuine that people will always come back for more. We love you Hank!! Stay safe out there!

@WhitneySt0rmy Жыл бұрын

You're one in a million Hank! I'm so happy your KZfaq following has become so huge!

@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Жыл бұрын

I’ve always had a fascination towards tornadoes and how they form and also developed a little bit of a fear for them the more stories I hear about them. Congratulations on the 1 million milestone man, you deserve it and there will be even more to come in the future.

@777rev Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that i always see ya on the videos i watch

@jacobr_7608 Жыл бұрын

its been a fascinating subject to me since i was 5. now im aiming to be a meteorologist storm chaser when i get to college

@varakai4933 Жыл бұрын

Stop following me.

@Tenchi707 Жыл бұрын

You seen the future?

@Tenchi707 Жыл бұрын

@@777rev he's jobless, he's my friend, I keep telling him to learn coding, he won't listen

@cotondonahue3 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million! Been following for a few years now, amazing at some of the monsters that you chased. Makes me feel thankful we rarely get these kind in Iowa. Stay safe Hank.

@42lookc Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the 1 million subscriber milestone, Hank! If any KZfaqr ever deserves it, it's you, Pard. Happy Trails from eastern Ontario Canada.

@RichM0410 Жыл бұрын

Incredible channel and photography! Thank you for what you do sir! Tornados have ALWAYS been fascinating to me.

@michaelkaicher9569 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed to your channel roughly 3 years ago after experiencing a "near-miss" while stupidly driving through the business-end of a monster storm at night during a tornado warning in SW Missouri. As terrifying as that was, it ultimately led me to learn more about tornadoes and appreciate their power and unpredictability. Congratulations on the 1M subs!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

I know that creepy scenario as well. Glad you're still here to chime in Michael.

@na4realnocap260 Жыл бұрын

“You’re all one in a million.” That was such an awesome quote to end with! Congrats Hank, you deserve it.

@newtagwhodis4535 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your impeccable coverage throughout the years! Your science paves the way to better understanding such wild power. Keep up the great work my friend and be safe 🤙🏼

@patricktompkins1103 Жыл бұрын

You're videos and all their details, and your demeanor and professionalism make you the best chaser out there. I can watch your vids from beginning to end without skipping through parts of it. All other vids I have to watch while muted and I'll speed through most and not watch to the end. You're the King of all storm chasers!

@jm2w Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million Subscribers Hank, been watching your videos for awhile, glad you achieved this milestone!

@MissRadi0active Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Hank! 🎊 Glad to be apart of this! Thanks for taking us along with you in your videos! Love everything you do from your tornados to your music and everything in between. ❤ 🍻

@wewinusa Жыл бұрын

It’s really nice that people take the time to record these events, very cool

@lillbrittz Жыл бұрын

You’re a better teacher than most you explain it better and I’m thankful for you and what you do it’s never easy going out there and be on the road and saving people’s life’s by reporting these tornados .

@obi1kNobi47 Жыл бұрын

Tetsuya Fujita was my hero as a kid. I was obsessed with tornadoes the way kids are obsessed with dinosaurs or astronauts, and Ted was at the center of it for me-I even did reports on him in school. I was sad to find out he died 2 years after I was born and that I’d never meet him but I’m glad I found this channel a few years ago so I can keep entertaining that child in me. Keep up the good work Hank, you bring a personality and vibe to the world of stormchasing that few others can match

@sweetrocks610 Жыл бұрын

Finally a million dude! Been a fan since 2019, and I am amazed at the growth you’ve gained. The sky is the limit from here.

@railfan630 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome Hank been watching your videos since 2014.

@blinc907 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the mill! Love your vids, informative and fun! keep 'em coming

@edwinwx260 Жыл бұрын

Hank with some of the greatest tornado videos ever

@kelsey.shutup_7173 Жыл бұрын

As usual

@lonnietimms2614 Жыл бұрын

I would love it if you could talk about the Jarrell EF-5 sometime. I know it was before your time but it was one of the most insanely powerful tornadoes ever, unique in almost every way (when you factor in the horrifyingly slow forward velocity I think it was even the worst tornado ever recorded). For some reason it's the redheaded stepchild of the F-5s.

@storm6163 5 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to get back to your videos, great content and great narrator!

@willoctooto Жыл бұрын

Hye pecos you have inspired me so much and I just don’t how to say how thankful I am for you

@Storm-nq5cn Жыл бұрын

The dedication and work you put into your videos has been amazing over the past several years. Some are educational, some are relaxing (especially adding your music) and I've learned a lot from you. That's why you're my favorite storm chaser on the KZfaq platform. I hope your channel continues to grow because it's definitely well deserved. Have a great 4th of July!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Happy 4th Storm!

@vTigerx Жыл бұрын

When I was younger I had shown one of your videos to my teacher when we were doing meteorology in middle school and we ended up watching it all together in our class room, I think I took that lesson more serious than anyone else. Keep it up Hank, you continue to inspire many people like myself and help us understand, appreciate, and grow our love of weather, together. Best of luck in the future, I can't wait to see more videos! Also, this video was pretty interesting to watch, I hope you experiment with other types of content like this more. Also, a question: albeit very scuffed and probably hard to pull off due to just the nature of it, have you ever considered live streaming your chases? It might be interesting to watch if all goes well. I'd say just recording it is probably better, but I always wondered if you ever wanted to try it out! Take care Hank and stay safe!

@notdarcyroblox9266 Жыл бұрын

Congrats you have won thousands of dollars

@k1j2f30 Жыл бұрын

At the beginning of this video I turned on the Closed Captions. The very first sentence spoken, was written on the screen (Closed Captions). "When you're witnessing a burrito this large and powerful...!" I'm like, "what, Is this a commercial for a taco joint?" Lol

@WXC719 Жыл бұрын

I discovered his channel in 2020 and ever since then I’ve been a weather geek

@Ogga137 8 ай бұрын

@@k1j2f30same!

@shalopez420 Жыл бұрын

1 million subscribers is awesome man. Congratulations! You have some of the best weather-related videos and content in the world.

@lewisnakos3877 Жыл бұрын

Love what you’re doing man! Don’t see too many tornados here down under, but I’d love to make it over stateside for a chasing season one year, it’s on the bucket list, just wish I could do it every year! Looking forward to the 2022 highlights reel!

@MrMezmorize Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for both you and for us weather enthusiasts in that it's been such a slow few years for tornadoes and the chasers out there. That aside, the fact that you have not only continued to find ways to make content, but increase your subscriber count during such a long down time is extraordinary. I'm really happy for you. I've been watching for years and it has been a joy to catch your uploads, regardless of what they may entail. Truly and sincerely, Hank, Congratulations!

@Broomstick_Handle Жыл бұрын

Congratulations for 1M subs Hank! This is well deserved! Your content is presented in an engaging, educational way, that it draws you in, leaving us wanting to learn more. Stay safe out there, and happy trails too!

@michaelbradford4444 9 ай бұрын

I recently came across your channel and thus far your content is incredible and the fact that your still with us might be even more incredible !! Great footage but don't push your luck any further , don't need to end it all being a fool or worse . a stat. God bless

@ellenharmon9799 Ай бұрын

Hi Hank, I've been your biggest fan for I don't know how long! You got me into tornadoes and I got so much knowledge from you and different tornado videos I may of forgot a bit of the knowledge. I told my parents about what I knew and taught them through it.

@cryptomnesiac Жыл бұрын

I've always thought the damage qualifiers were deceptive for the general public to understand the power involved in these storms. Congrats on 1M Hank, you deserve it.

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Hopefully this video clears up some of the deceit. Cheers Crypto.

@robdoesweather6758 Жыл бұрын

Been a subscriber for years Hank and have always loved your content. Absolutely the best at getting beautiful shots that tell a story. Your 2016 year recap is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever seen in my life. Please keep up the good work Hank and I hope I see you in the field one day!

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Rob. Would be nice to have another year like 2016.

@pamelabriles478 Жыл бұрын

I love the black and white photos you took. Simply beautiful! Well done dude! ❤

@dasreich8307 Жыл бұрын

Hank, of all the Storm Chasers out there, you're the best. Your easy demeanor and expertise make all of your videos very enjoyable to watch.

@steveunderwood336 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your humorous commentary mixed with the best footage on the web. Keep up the great work and best of luck!!

@yo-io8fb Жыл бұрын

congrats on 1 million subs hank! been watching you from when you had around 40k subs. this is one well deserved milestone, your videos are always top tier :)

@dinomagick Жыл бұрын

CONGRATS on 1,000,000 subscribers and thank you Hank for sharing your experiences and teaching/educating everyone with great content on Weather, Tornadoes and even Wildlife and People you've met along the way! You are 1 in a MILLION!

@lauradeverehunt7333 Жыл бұрын

Been following you for YEARS! Always get so excited when I see you post. You even inspired me to come over to the US in 2015 from Australia for my first ever chase!!

@Mars0984 6 ай бұрын

Amazing footage. Things like this paired with your patreon posts definitely only scratch the surface of your amazing work and knowledge of these beasts.

@CeeDee3 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Hank! Been here for years! I was intrigued with tornadoes after seeing the tornado that destroyed downtown fort worth in 2000 pass by from a mile or 2 away from me. Stumbled across your channel and really appreciate the work you and every other real Storm chaser puts in. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@soraitf3173 Жыл бұрын

CONGRATS ON A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS also really nice video

@soraitf3173 Жыл бұрын

@ска Uh what?

@PicklEmpire Жыл бұрын

@@soraitf3173 it's just someone advertising theirs or someone elses content. Ignore it

@soraitf3173 Жыл бұрын

@@PicklEmpire Pk

@mariadiantherese9663 10 ай бұрын

A well deserved 6 figure viewership! This channel is amazing! You are one of those rare people who are doing what you were made to do. God bless you and keep you safe!!

@BillWill5609 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Hank! Another incredible video!

@JulStar13 Жыл бұрын

We love you Hank! You deserve 10 million. Your storytelling combined with your footage and music makes this the best storm chasing with added in nature bonuses channel on KZfaq. ❤️

@sakuhimu6190 Жыл бұрын

Grats on 1 million man! Definitely the one of the most entertaining, charming and informative storm chasers out there on youtube. I've learned so much through you and the fact you back up your information has gained my trust. Even when I look up credited sources, they're in line with you. You know your stuff and I thank you for sharing it with us.

@mm2024-7 Жыл бұрын

Great content and attention to detail, Pecos Hank! 🙏

@flyhigh6591 Жыл бұрын

You are an original. You definitely have the right personality and vocals for what you do. It's so easy to get wrapped up into the story listening to you report it. Congratulations on your 1 million.

@lordshaxx210 Жыл бұрын

Hank, you have continued to deliver quality content for over a decade, I still get excitement when I see you’ve released a new video, so it’s amazing to see that a million other people think the same way. You 100% deserve this man

@willsniff776 Жыл бұрын

I also play destiny

@cjrocks4481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for years of quality videos. You're the best in the eyes of many, including myself.

@LoveLeigh313 Жыл бұрын

Always been my favorite. You have such a peaceful voice. I sleep good listening to it 😅

@arikajensen3213 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Hank on 1 mil! I love you're videos! My favorite of all time is the fireflies with the lightning. Still my favorite! Good luck on storm chasing this last half of the year! You also missed out on the Nebraska December 15th 2021 outbreak which is where i live. I can't wait to see where you go with the storms! Definitely check out Nebraska during state Fair season. We get encredible lightning shows. And come see the llama show on August 26th through 28th! That's what I'll be doing! Good luck! Maybe we can hit 2 mil soon!

@kaylei4787 Жыл бұрын

My favorite time to sit back and watch your videos is when a tornado itself is heading right for me, which is honestly pretty often! I’ve had a fascination with tornadoes and storm chasing since I was a kid, and your work really inspires me.

@nrgltwrkr2225 7 күн бұрын

Congratulations! You deserve it!! You are amazing on all levels and so multi-talented.

@jerryhadler8835 Жыл бұрын

Pecos is the best for tornado videos and very entertaining and informative to boot. Keep em coming please.

@SasquatchMelee Жыл бұрын

Hank, you're a legend. Congrats on that milestone. Happy trails! :)

@Chkprofilename Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9GoppOQucuvio0.html Finally it's here. *Yes*

@Myth-eq3kq Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million! You’re my favorite content creator on the platform!

@chillingonthesofa Жыл бұрын

congrats on 1m!! you absolutely deserve it. been watching for a few years, you always itch the storm scratch i get now and then and on top of it you’re a genuinely good person who cares for and respects not just nature, but other people as well. thanks for being such an inspiration

@dylonmartinez7946 Жыл бұрын

Your deserve every subscriber you have, your coverage of tornados are phenomenal and next level, I have loved tornados my whole life and I learn at-least something new every single time I watch one of your videos, I really hope to see you out there one day when I get my life straight and get out there chasing those beautiful twisters

@thorenshammer Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Hank, I’ve been watching, and praying for you and your teams for a long time now. It’s the data gathered by folks such as yourself and other’s, that have actually saved lives in areas prone to severe storms of all types. Over the years, we have lost some great people to the chasing community, but the science goes on. I am grateful for the dedication of scientists such as yourself and other’s, that would risk your lives to gather the necessary data and warn those in the paths of these storms. Then you help those in need where you can in the aftermath. Thank you.

@PecosHank Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernest. I don't think my team has contributed any tornado data that has saved lives, but who knows... perhaps one day. The best thing we could do to save lives including our own is get us all to stop eating so much crap food.