Tornadoes hit Ellis, Kansas (part 1/2)

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Uploaded by on May 25, 2008

Friday night, 17 tornadoes touched down across the state of Kansas, killing three people. The town I live in, Ellis, didn't receive the worst damage, but we still got hit. I documented everything from the moment the first sirens sounded, to my lunch break the day after. This video is part 1 of 2, the second video consists of the town basically assessing the damage. Here is the link to the 2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KMKozyuOq
Btw, i DID get my haircut between the first two sirens :)

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  • ***** THIS is an exceptional "all American" video like no other regarding a tornado. I was riveted. To watch a family go from wonder, cautious, attentive, guarded, aware, sober, alarmed to calm safety, all knowing what to do and what to look for — shows the true grit of a modern American family in Kansas. The guy doing the video and narration is exquisite. A wise old soul young in years. Hollywood could not have made this 10-minute take. Excellent work. Great knowledge. Good for you!

  • @USEditor I can't describe to you how greatly I appreciate your remarkable and encouraging words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm subscribing. : )

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  • Lol dude i need to start documenting too I have like 50 storys! There comes a time when you've lived in Kansas your whole life you kinda get used to it last time we got Mcdonalds before going downstairs and when the lights went out we played guess who in the dark with our flashlights:)

  • Good ol' american civil defense siren

  • 1:13 Going to save my douhnuts

  • you dont seem to far from the siren but where was it at and how far was it?

  • The tornado sirens in Kansas mean "go outside"? LOL!!

  • why did that little kid at 7:08 go all like HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYY­YYYYYYYYYYY

  • you know this video is so awsome

  • Dang! Sounds like that siren is on your roof. Great Video.

  • Ellis county is in a tornado warning Now! (8-9-11)!!!

  • Who does Kevin always go to you when they wind down the 2T22? I am glad no one was hurt.

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