Awesome video my friend! MUCH MUCH MUCH more interesting than the network coverage of the storm damage. I'm sorry for the damage your area suffered, but thankful that it was not as deadly to human life as it COULD have been.
John, thank you so much for for tireless work over the last 20 years or more in helping preserve this place of natural beauty. And thank you for this video, that even though it breaks my heart to see the aftermath of the tornadoes it also shows the beauty that so many of us remember from childhood. God bless you.
Great memories of this area. My prayers that some future generation will once again have an opportunity to build memories of Hurricane Creek, because I know it will never be the same in whatever is left of my lifetime
I remember me and my dad walking across that railroad trestle when we'd be out squirrel hunting, and how scared I was the first, second, and most times we walked across it, because the space between the railroad ties looked wider than what my then young and short legs could step. And it was a LONG ways down to the creek.
I had not seen this area since the tornadoes. This is my old childhood swimming hole and it breaks my heart to see it like this. I remember being able to see outcropping of rocks in the bluffs above the creek, but had no idea it was a sheer rock wall until the tornado tore away all the trees.
John, Incredible video. For those of us who who are blessed to experience the daily ebb and flow of the creek, our hearts are crying. We were blessed with our lives and home, but our forest is hurting. Tina experienced the same water evaporation event from our deck. We also have never seen anything like this. One thing that I have noticed is that our large animals, (deer, turkey, coyote) have not came home. I have seen a few prints, but no animals. I pray they will return soon.
The habitat has changed so will the animals. I am seeing new species of birds and some of the old ones are leaving. It's all part of nature. It will heal.
I am from the south. I moved to the Pacific NW. I live in the Olympic Mountain Range-I have never seen a Tornado it an area like yours-It seems to be foothills of mountains-I am glad your creek will be restored-Great Video-Kinda made me Homesick for the south
The power of God is awesome and never tamed we exist at his mercy. I am constantly amazed at the resilience of my fellow Americans we are and you are the greatest on earth. Godspeed in your efforts
New birds showed up after the storm. We now have Mississippi Kites hanging around the fresh blown down timber. It is cool to watch the transition from woodland habitat to open land. plenty of seed stock for the forest to restore itself. All we have to do is remove the heaviest debris.
Imagine all the birds that had nests in those trees. My city was also hit on 9-27 and I've never seen anything like it. I stood at the end my brother's street once lined with homes and all I saw was debris. It smacked me in the face. It's nothing like seeing it on video.
Very nice video. Nicely done.
auburn2008db 8 months ago
Awesome video my friend! MUCH MUCH MUCH more interesting than the network coverage of the storm damage. I'm sorry for the damage your area suffered, but thankful that it was not as deadly to human life as it COULD have been.
Jakey611 9 months ago
John, thank you so much for for tireless work over the last 20 years or more in helping preserve this place of natural beauty. And thank you for this video, that even though it breaks my heart to see the aftermath of the tornadoes it also shows the beauty that so many of us remember from childhood. God bless you.
BamaMarine7276 9 months ago
Great memories of this area. My prayers that some future generation will once again have an opportunity to build memories of Hurricane Creek, because I know it will never be the same in whatever is left of my lifetime
BamaMarine7276 9 months ago
I remember me and my dad walking across that railroad trestle when we'd be out squirrel hunting, and how scared I was the first, second, and most times we walked across it, because the space between the railroad ties looked wider than what my then young and short legs could step. And it was a LONG ways down to the creek.
BamaMarine7276 9 months ago
I had not seen this area since the tornadoes. This is my old childhood swimming hole and it breaks my heart to see it like this. I remember being able to see outcropping of rocks in the bluffs above the creek, but had no idea it was a sheer rock wall until the tornado tore away all the trees.
BamaMarine7276 9 months ago
@BamaMarine7276 Bama,
Come see us and help put it back together. We have a great plan that will take many volunteers.
hccreekkeeper 9 months ago
John, Incredible video. For those of us who who are blessed to experience the daily ebb and flow of the creek, our hearts are crying. We were blessed with our lives and home, but our forest is hurting. Tina experienced the same water evaporation event from our deck. We also have never seen anything like this. One thing that I have noticed is that our large animals, (deer, turkey, coyote) have not came home. I have seen a few prints, but no animals. I pray they will return soon.
Rick
oberbeagle30 9 months ago
@oberbeagle30 Rick,
The habitat has changed so will the animals. I am seeing new species of birds and some of the old ones are leaving. It's all part of nature. It will heal.
hccreekkeeper 9 months ago
I am from the south. I moved to the Pacific NW. I live in the Olympic Mountain Range-I have never seen a Tornado it an area like yours-It seems to be foothills of mountains-I am glad your creek will be restored-Great Video-Kinda made me Homesick for the south
lindabs1816 9 months ago
The power of God is awesome and never tamed we exist at his mercy. I am constantly amazed at the resilience of my fellow Americans we are and you are the greatest on earth. Godspeed in your efforts
akibaforyou 9 months ago
John... great work on the video summary. The awesome power of this tornado is unbelievable.
KarensSkincare 9 months ago
OMG this is aweful...
vashguud 9 months ago
New birds showed up after the storm. We now have Mississippi Kites hanging around the fresh blown down timber. It is cool to watch the transition from woodland habitat to open land. plenty of seed stock for the forest to restore itself. All we have to do is remove the heaviest debris.
hccreekkeeper 9 months ago
Imagine all the birds that had nests in those trees. My city was also hit on 9-27 and I've never seen anything like it. I stood at the end my brother's street once lined with homes and all I saw was debris. It smacked me in the face. It's nothing like seeing it on video.
thalonelygirl 9 months ago