Oklahoma's Devastating May 2013 Tornado

Oh May 20, 2013, an enormous twister struck near Moore, Oklahoma. As warning sirens wailed, people raced to find shelter, including hundreds of students at Plaza Towers Elementary School. The powerful tornado lasted more than 30 minutes and created a path of destruction several miles long. The whirling winds damaged buildings and tossed cars in the air. Homes, businesses, and schools, including Plaza Towers Elementary, were left in ruins. Look inside to learn all about this terrible tornado and the devastation it left behind. Read captivating first-hand accounts of people who lived through the storm, including a schoolteacher who protected students from falling debris and a couple who welcomed neighbors into their storm cellar to wait out the deadly twister. These true stories of bravery and heroism are sure to draw you in-and never let you go.