Tornado Damage and Recovery Scenes

Images depict the aftermath of severe tornadoes, showcasing destroyed homes, debris-filled landscapes, and efforts by survivors to salvage belongings in a somber, chaotic environment.

Nothing Left But a Foundation After an F4 Tornado

Nothing Left But a Foundation After an F4 Tornado

Storm Survivors Return and Look for Possessions.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Survivors Search Destroyed Homes for Possessions in Alabam. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Picher, OK, May 14,2008 The kitchen frame of a house in Picher remains intact as does the dishes in the cabinets. Ottawa County in Oklahoma received a declaration as a result of a recent tornado and severe storms. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Harrison, Tenn. , March 19, 2012 Trees and wind destroyed this home during the March 2nd tornado. FEMA and its federal partners are supporting the state to help with the recovery process. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Manhattan, KS, June 12, 2008 Only a few walls of this University Heights house remain standing after a June 11 F-4 tornado ripped through a hilltop residential area destroying 45 homes and leaving another 142 with major and minor damage.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 A business destroyed by the Georgia tornadoes. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debris, millions of cubic yards of debris remain on private property which will have to be moved to the right of way. Disaster survivors begin the hard work of recovery, and take measures to remove the debris from their properties. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Red Cross Volunteer at Work after Alabama Tornado. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Severe Storm Tornado - Clay, Ala. , Feb. 5, 2012 Damage in the city of Clay during the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. . Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 Local resident Glenda Morris, goes through the belongings of her house. Residents are urged to register with FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Moore, OK, May 25, 2013--Local resident Glenda Morris, goes through the belongings of her house. Residents are urged to register wtih FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 Homes were leveled with the force of 200 mph winds as a F5 tornado struck the city the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA is coordinating the effort to help the survivors and the community. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ

Small Boats - Damaged - 26-HK-92-8. CG Small Boat 21436, found but damaged in wooded area8. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-28-121. destroyed vessel and building. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - West Liberty, Ky. , March 12, 2012 This apartment complex was completely destroyed during the March 2nd tornado. FEMA along with State and Local officials are in the area to provide assistance to storm survivors. Kentucky Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 A house is piled with debris after an EF5 tornado ravaged the city. The marking on the building indicates that first responders have searched the house. Moore, OK, June 5, 2013--A house is pilked with debris after an EF5 tornado ravaged the city. The marking on the building indicates that first responders have searched the house.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Wind Twists Truck Around Tree: Power of an EF-5.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris Which was a Neighborhood.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-230-68. VIEW OF AREA NEAR POINTE A LA HACHE, NORTH OF N. BASS SITE. Hurricane Katrina

Newburgh IN.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008 A family sorts through the ruins of their house, leveled the EF-5 tornado that hit Parkersburg. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - 26-HK-266-102. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-53. Hurricane Katrina

Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - 26-HK-383-48. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 A flag waves in the wind at a house that was destroyed by the recent tornado. Residents are urged to register with FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Moore, OK, May 25, 2013--A flag waves in the wind at a house that was destroyed by the recent tornado. Residents are urged to register wtih FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard on Scene Damages - 26-HK-82-58. CG On Scene Damages--pile of rubble, damaged power lines and destroyed building, 051021. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance. Moore, OK, May 22, 2013--Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-20. Hurricane Katrina

DSAT Members Provide Information to Storm Survivors.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

US&R team at damaged mobile home park.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

WILMA SUNNY ISLES. 2005-10-24_primera-plana_08c. Hurricane Katrina

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 31, 2013 Crews with Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief help local residents with debris removal on private property. Cleanup continues throughout areas that were impacted by the May 20th tornado. Oklahoma City, OK, May 31, 2013--Crews with Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief help local residents with debris removal on private property. Cleanup continues throughout areas that were impacted by the May 20th tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, June 28, 2008 This home is being rebuilt while debris still covers the ground. A deadly EF5 tornado destroyed a third of Parkersburg, IA. Debris is heaped along the curbs to be hauled to a central disposal site. Richard OÆReilly/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Tornado - Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 Debris from several homes is left in the wake of a tornado formed during Hurricane Irene. FEMA is setting up Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors get registered for assistance. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 21, 2014 -Tornado debris in Parkwood Meadows near Naylor Road after much of Vilonia was impacted by a violent storm and tornado on April 27. FEMA assists individuals and supports state, local and tribal governments and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) in their recovery efforts after a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Cartersville, Ga. , May 12, 2011 The kitchen was all that was left standing in this house after a tornado struck Bartow County on April 27, 2011. President Obama declared the area a Major Disaster making federal funding available to help individuals and small businesses that suffered damage because of the storm. Judith Grafe/FEMA Photo. Georgia Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 One of the homes left damaged in the Oklahoma City area in the wake of the May 10, 2010 Oklahoma tornado outbreak. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damaged home after a storm ravaged, Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Semi-truck with storage buildings damaged by tornado, Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Tornado Destruction in Nashville Tennessee 2020

Fallen tree and debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Another New Style Storm Shelter Survives EF5 Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , July 16, 2011 Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011, some residential homes still reveal extensive tornado damage along 15th Street near the intersection of Dr. Edward Hillard Drive and Cedar Crest. FEMA is monitoring extensive debris removal and clean-up iefforts n the area. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado damage to a home and vehicles in a Rowlett neighborhood. Persons impacted by the recent tornadoes may register for disaster assistance or get information about their application by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA); TTY 1-800-462-7585.. Texas Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 This home was destroyed by the March tornado near Chickamauga Lake. FEMA is encouraging everyone with storm damages to register for disaster assistance. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Eagle Pass, TX, April 28, 2007 - One of the over 200 homes damaged or destroyed by a tornado on April 24. Earl Armstrong/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Matlacha, FL, USA--October 29, 2022--Remnants of Hurricane Ian's destruction is seen throughtout the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Severe Storm Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 A country home is destroyed by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of Oklahoma on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 tornadoes spawned by the outbreak. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Wilma - Command Center Files - 26-HK-439-42. northbayvilliagefl. Hurricane Katrina

All That's Left is the Foundation

Damage in Mantoloking NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Homes in the Summertrace Subdivision Suffered a Direct Hit. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 7, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Pinetree Loop (near Dam Road) in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, Ill., December 7, 2013 A truck is wrapped around a tree from from the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado in the Georgetown Common apartments. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800)-621-3362 or (TTY) (800) 462-7585 or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Washington, IL, Dec. 7, 2013-- A truck is wrapped around a tree from from the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado in the Georgetown Common apartments.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed Factory. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, Port Sulpher, LA., October 18, 2005 -- Clean up efforts are proceeding slowly in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. The remains of a house and car are waiting to be removed. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Severe Storm Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 A Safe Room is shown just outside a destroyed home in the Oklahoma City area after the May 10 tornado outbreak. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pamlico Beach Distruction. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

121114-N-FA760-195. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-12. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 30, 2013 A volunteer in the tornado stricken neighborhood of Westmoore looks at damage caused by tornado. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005-- Damage to homes and property in Lower 9th Ward due to Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA

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121114-N-FA760-171. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Potterville, Michigan, A home severely damaged by a tornado with a missing roof.

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 This house was destroyed by a tornado/s. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 Little remaines of a home torn apart by the powerful winds of a tornado on May 10th. Several powerful storms, containing 22 tornadoes rated up to F4, swept the state on that Monday. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 Homes on historic Fire Island took a beating, as homes were tossed about and moved from their foundations. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

DR-1607 Hurricane Rita.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed homes in Union Beach, NJ on 10.03.12 after Superstorm Sandy.

Newburgh IN.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Small Boats - Damaged - 26-HK-92-2. CG Small Boat 21436, found but damaged in wooded area2. Hurricane Katrina

Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky.

Disaster Scene from Deadly Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Aerial - 26-HK-296-165. Hurricane Katrina

Fellow firefighters help Rowlett firefighter retrieve personal items from his tornado ravaged home on Windjammer Way. Persons impacted by the recent tornadoes may register for disaster assistance or get information about their application by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA); TTY 1-800-462-7585.. Texas Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

An Ironing Board Sites Among Debris and Destroyed Trees

Potterville, Michigan, Volunteers clean up debris from homes in their community that were severely damaged or destroyed by a tornado.

Hurricane Ike, Galveston, Texas, September 21, 2008 Loader works a pile of debris in Texas. This community on Galveston Island has begun removing debris from their street as they begin recovery from Hurricane Ike's destruction. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A young girl stops riding her bike to observe emergency responders in her neighborhood on May 21, 2013 after a massive tornado touched down in Moore, Okla.

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-13. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-52. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 Local officials walk the damaged neighborhoods of Henryville that was struck by two deadly tornadoes on March 2 to talk with residents cleaning up and provide the latest recovery information. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Indiana Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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Windsor, CO, May 22, 2008 A Mile-wide tornado tore through Windsor damaging and distroring many homes. Michael Rieger/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Caruthersville, MO. 4-9-06 A home damaged by the tornado that swept through the town of Caruthersville, Missouri and a resident holding an American flag. There were no serious injuries or deaths reported. FEMA is working with local and State agencies to assist with the rebuilding effort.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Athens, Ala., May 14, 2014 Trees and nature in general take a terrific beating from the tornado and storms. The beauty of the land makes a stark contrast with the damage. Ed Edahl/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Plaquemines, Louisiana - 26-HK-44-36. Plaquemines Nov 10--housing area with many debris piles. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 A group prays outside a damaged home across the street from Plaza Towers Elementary School. Moore, OK, June 5, 2013--A group prays outside a damaged home across the street from Plaza Towers Elementary School.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

121114-N-FA760-165. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 A series of tornadoes struck the area on March 2, killed 13 people and left hundreds homeless. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Indiana Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-10. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008 A couple stands in the debris of their home in Parkersburg, Iowa. The kitchen wall and the family. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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