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

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Local police keep watch on neighborhoods in Moore after a F5 tornado struck the town. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Marmaduke, Ar. The remnants of one home lie by the side of a street in front of another home that was severely affected by a tornado that struck on the afternoon of April 2nd. A federal disaster declaration was issued for seven Arkansas counties that had damages caused by storms and tornadoes that struck the central and northeast portions of the state from April 1st through the 3rd. FEMA photo by Win Henderson.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Survivor Stands in the Debris of His Home.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damaged Autos and Debris at Briarwood School.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-182. Hurricane Katrina

Washington, Ill., December 7, 2013 Debris from the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado remain in neighborhoods throughout the city. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register for disaster assistance with FEMA. Washington, IL, Dec. 7, 2013-- Debris from the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado remain in neighborhoods throughtout the city.. 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

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Residents sift through debris to find belongings. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 Tornado damage to a business in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second F5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--November 3, 2022--Debris lines the streets in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 One of the many homes destroyed by the recent central Florida tornadoes. The tornadoes struck in the early morning hours of February 3rd. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lake County, FL, February 9, 2007 Power company employees work to restore power in Lake County. The central Florida tornadoes devastated this and other areas in the county. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-158. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 The mailbox is the only thing left standing from this home after the April 27th tornado devastated the town. FEMA is working to get storm survivors registered to see what assistance they may qualify for. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt.. 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

Emergency Manager at Disaster Scene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Ooltewah, Tenn. , March 24, 2012 One of the many homes completely destroyed from the March storms in Tennessee. 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

Hurricane Ian storm damage on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. USACE is actively supporting FEMA and the state of Florida Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in areas to include infrastructure assessments, temporary blue roof installations, temporary housing and debris technical assistance.

Storm Survivors Begin Clean-up.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-50. Hurricane Katrina

Usa, Louisiana, New Orleans, 'Aftermath Of 2005 Hurricane Katrina, Rubble From Destroyed Houses And Building Lifted Off Its Foundations.'

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-24. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 The recent tornadoes in central Florida destroyed this manufactured home and many others in its community. Tornadoes are a very powerful and destructive force. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Rowlett Fire and emergency first responders do wellness checks on residents in a tornado stricken 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

Bent street signs and debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Severe Storm Tornado - Mena, Ark. , April 11, 2009 A homeowner and volunteers assess the damages caused to his home, one of approximately 600 structures in the city of Mena affected by an F3 tornado in the late evening of April 9. Five documented tornadoes swept through several western Arkansas counties that evening, causing widespread damage. FEMA .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 Scattered debris and detritus are all that remain of the homes of disaster survivors on Kissam Ave. on Staten Island following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. FEMA assists disaster survivors (e.g. temporary housing, individual assistance, public assistance) following catastrophic events like Hurricane Sandy in tandem with efforts of state and local governments. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Chapman, KS, June 12, 2008 A residential neighborhood is left in ruins after an F-3 tornado ripped through town, destroying more than 65 homes and leaving another 175 with major and minor damage. A FEMA advance team was in Chapman withn hours of the tornado striking.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Suffolk, VA, 5/01/08 A Resident of the Hillpoint subdivision looks through the rubble left by a tornado three days ago. This home ended up being destroyed and the contents in their entirety landed in this pond behind the home. Photo By: Liz Roll/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Shelter Survives the Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris remains in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 3, 2022.

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-40. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama on April 27, many homes are still in need of demolition and/or repair. FEMA is working with the state of Alabama, local governments and volunteer agencies to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-149. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-136. Hurricane Katrina

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-20. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - New Orleans Flood Response - 26-HK-384-17. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008 Pakersburg High School has been reduced to a pile of debris with a collapsed roof, twisted structure beams and fallen brick walls. The EF-5 tornado, hit the High School on Sunday, May 25th. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

House damaged by tornado, Alabama, USA

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 Personal belongings piled high outside of a destroyed home in El Reno.The El Reno area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second F5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

American Flag waves in wind with debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Only a Foundation Remains of this Home. Kentucky Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Keeghan O'Brien, a Team Rubicon volunteer, removes debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 An entire street in one of the city's suburbs was destroyed by one of the 22 tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state on May 10. Several F3 and two F4 tornadoes were part of the confirmed twisters that struck that day. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 This neighborhood was damaged extensively by the recent Alabama tornadoes. FEMA is responding rapidly to the disaster. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. 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

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Ganell Bottomlee leaves FEMA information at a house destroyed by the recent Alabama tornadoes. CR personnel go directly to the people affected by disasters to make sure they know about FEMA programs and to help them register with FEMA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bonita Springs, FL, USA--November 4, 2022--Crews work to cleanup debris in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - A Team Rubicon volunteer removes debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Residents Return to Damaged Home.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 ; Vilonia$13 million Intermediate School was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014. The new school 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 - Birmingham, Ala. , July 23, 2011 Severe tornado damage inflicted on a residential home on Lamplighter Lane in Pratt City (Birmingham) on April 27, 2011.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 Neither manmade nor naural items were spared from the devastating forces of a tornado that struck this area on May 10. Central and eastern Oklahoma, from the Kansas to the Texas borders, experienced 22 confirmed tornadoes - icluding several F3 and two F4 twisters - that day. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanibel Island, FL, USA--11/5/2022- House on Sanibel Island destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Christine Gonsalves/FEMA

Tornado - New Castle, Okla. , May 28, 2011 Janae Sullivan, FEMA, and Nick Poulos, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) look at a tornado damaged property during a Preliminary Damage Assessment. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe storm damage to a residential home exterior.

Hurricane Katrina

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

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

Hurricane Ike, Goat Island, TX, September 22, 2008 Fields of debris line the island after Hurricane Ike. Goat Island was originally formed when the segment of land that once connected the region to the high ground of Baytown subsided. The island was then used to pasture goatsùhence the name Goat Island. Goat Island, TX, September 22, 2008--. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 Tornado survivor, Frances Robinson returns to his home to retrieve belongings. He survived the tornado by getting in his tornado shelter (foreground). 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

Moore, Okla., May 21, 2013 Several destroyed homes lay silent after a deadly tornado struck May 20, 2013. FEMA is providing disaster assistance to individuals and families affected by the storms and tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - New Orleans Overflight - 26-HK-368-16. Hurricane Katrina

Debris from destruction of a seaside community by Hurricane Sandy, Union Beach, New Jersey, United States, North America

Lee County, Fla., has collected over a million pounds of debris. The Category 4 storm, Hurricane Ian, scattered across the county including Sanibel Island. USACE deployed a team of technical monitors for oversight of debris management. USACE deployed a team of technical monitors for oversight of debris management.

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lake County, Fla., February 3, 2007 This manufactured home park was severely damaged by the tornadoes that hit central Florida last night. FEMA has begun its initial response to the disaster area. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-9. Hurricane Katrina

Storm Shelter Survives EF-5 Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Ike, Galveston, Texas, September 21, 2008 Residents of Galveston Island sift through the rubble that once was their home prior to Hurricane Ike's arrival. Many streets are impassable due to debris which has made it unsafe for the general population to return. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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A house destroyed by a tornado, Dundee, Michigan, USA, North America

Crushed lumber and houses fill a local waterway at Sendai Airport after a massive tsunami swept through the area March 11.

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 Disaster survivors search through the debris for their belongings created from recent tornadoes that affected the Alabama region. FEMA, through our regional offices in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA, has been in close contact and coordination with state emergency management officials, and stands ready to support states, if requested. FEMA has personnel on the ground in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Tulsa, Okla. , May 17, 2010 A homeowner works at clearing away the remains of his garage, destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. These storms spawned the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Survivor at Destroyed Home Site in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm damage aftermath: building debris and structural damage.

Woodford Valley, VT. Vermont Tropical Storm Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Dundee, Michigan, A house destroyed by a tornado.

Hurricane Katrina, Gulfport, MS., 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view destroyed neighborhoods along the coast in the Biloxi/Gulfport area following Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dundee, Michigan, A house destroyed by a tornado.

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama on April 27, many homes are still in need of demolition and/or repair. FEMA is working with the state of Alabama, local governments and volunteer agencies to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bonita Springs, FL, USA--November 4, 2022--Crews work to cleanup debris in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane Irene Tornado Damage. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 - Tornado debris and destruction in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Madden walks by a destroyed home in the Duggers Tropical Village community, while on a mission to assess potential pollution threats after Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental threats. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 Damaged home and uprooted tree, caused by the recent Alabama tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris Removal is a Long Process. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Portion of Southbrook Apartments on Cherry Avenue that was destroyed by a tornado that struck Pratt City on April 27. Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama, many homes are still in need of demolition and/or repair. FEMA is working with the state of Alabama, local governments and volunteer agencies to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris from destruction of a seaside community by Hurricane Sandy, one homeowner has posted "no trespassing" signs around the rubble pile of his former home, Union Beach, New Jersey, United States, North America

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , August 31, 2011 August 31, 2011 Areas along the Connecticut coast impacted by Hurricane Irene. East Haven, CT--August 31, 2011--Areas along the Connecticut coast impacted by Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 - Tornado debris and destruction at Vilonia United Methodist Church in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-155. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storm Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 A late model automobile is among the casualties of one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the state on May 10. This series of tornadoes is the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Station Site - 26-HK-267-2. Hurricane Katrina

Damaged Properties From Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris remains in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 3, 2022.

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