May 22, 2011
Target: Joplin, Missouri

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

Violent tornado damage in Joplin from the May 22, 2011 tornado.

Remnants of a Pizza Hut in Joplin, Missouri which was leveled by an EF-5 tornado. At the time this photo was taken rescue efforts were underway to rescue a young female trapped in the wreckage. Unfortunately she did not survive the ordeal.

Remnants of a Sonic Drive-in which was destroyed by 200+ mph winds associated with the Joplin, Missouri EF-5 tornado.

Shrapnel wrapped around a street signal pole in Joplin, Missouri.

Violet tornado damage from the May 22, 2011 tornado.

This vehicle was destroyed by the 200+ mph winds associated with the EF-5 tornado that demolished a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

St. John's hospital that was completely destroyed by the tornado that hit Joplin on May 22.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done. St. John's hospital in the background.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.

Made a visit to Joplin, Missouri on July 15, 54 days after the tornado. Although some lots were cleared off and some businesses were rebuilt, there was still a lot of work to be done.