It was one of the most horrific natural disasters to strike the United States this century, an absolutely unthinkable tragedy. And the craziest part is that it’s not even the worst tornado to ever strike Moore.
On its 10-year anniversary, look back at and reflect on the May 20, 2013 EF-5 tornado that tore a 14-mile long gash through the heart of Moore, Oklahoma. As a meteorology student at the University of Oklahoma at the time, I was not prepared for what I witnessed firsthand that day. But out of the devastation and destruction came an incredible sense of hope, resiliency, and community. It made you believe in the good in people and gave you an immense sense of pride to be able to support the recovery for not just the community, but also the entire State of Oklahoma. This is the story of one of the most defining moments of both my life and career, and how it inspired a lifetime of storytelling and meaningful travel.
