May 2013 Central U.S. Tornadoes (GRAPHIC IMAGES)
(01 of12)
Open Image ModalTeachers carry children away from Briarwood Elementary school after a tornado destroyed the school in south Oklahoma City, Monday, May 20, 2013. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. (Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman) (credit:Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman)
(02 of12)
Open Image ModalBrady Williams and his girlfriend drove into Moore, Okla. to survey the damage and assist with rescue efforts. \"We soon found ourselves in a neighborhood that was absolutely devastated by this tornado,\" Williams said. \"Nearly every single house was turned into a pile of rubble as far as the eye could see.\" (credit:Brady Williams)
(03 of12)
Open Image ModalFlipped vehicles are piled up outside the heavily damaged Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(04 of12)
Open Image ModalThe hood of car is wedged into the front window of the Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(05 of12)
Open Image ModalPeople assess the damage after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(06 of12)
Open Image ModalA vehicle lies upside down in the road after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(07 of12)
Open Image ModalPeople walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(08 of12)
Open Image ModalNathan Ulepich searches outside the back of his house destroyed after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(09 of12)
Open Image ModalBrady Williams and his girlfriend drove into Moore, Okla. to survey the damage and assist with rescue efforts. \"We soon found ourselves in a neighborhood that was absolutely devastated by this tornado,\" Williams said. \"Nearly every single house was turned into a pile of rubble as far as the eye could see.\" (credit:Brady Williams)
(10 of12)
Open Image ModalCars marked with an orange \'X\', denoting they had been checked for occupants, are piled up in what was the front entrance to the damaged Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(11 of12)
Open Image ModalCars marked with an orange \'X\', denoting they had been checked for occupants, are piled up in what was the front entrance to the damaged Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)
(12 of12)
Open Image ModalPhilip Gotcher stands in the rubble of his house after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Brett Deering / Getty Images) (credit:Brett Deering / Getty Images)