RECORD-BREAKING TORNADO, INCREDIBLE DEVASTATION | DAWSON SPRINGS, KENTUCKY
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- ON-THE-GROUND TORNADO TOWN DESTRUCTION | FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT | KENTUCKY
One minute, I was working on my usual RUclips 'The Antique Nomad' vlog; the next minute, I was hiding in a basement as the world record breaking December 10, 2021 tornado ripped through our town of Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
After a night spent wandering through debris to reunite with family, daylight shows us the true horror of what happened here. Come along with me real time as I assess our neighborhood and the old downtown en route to where my friends/family are picking up the pieces in their flattened neighborhood.
We have only a short time to try to retrieve the remaining keepsakes and belongings in granddad's severely damaged home, while stunned community members skirt downed power lines, dangerous debris and destroyed homes, cars and businesses in search of surviving people and objects.
We give eyewitness account to the devastation at hand, in.hopes that people outside Dawson Springs do not forget the plight of the people there whose lives have suddenly been torn asunder.
More video footage will come shortly as we work through the emerging drama that is the aftermath of the longest tornado line ever measured.
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Just so grateful to have been so fortunate and not had direct damage ourselves. Also very grateful for this wonderfully supportive community
It must seem so surreal...I just can’t imagine it.
Please let us know how we can best help.
Its so unreal this happened to my hometown... Just happy my family made it out safe
I grew up in Northern Kentucky This is a Reality for sure
I’m so thankful you are ok. It was a horrific disaster and my heart goes out to everyone in town. Sending prayers 🙏🏻
Oh George I had no idea you were literally in the midst of the destruction. Praise the Lord you, Xeno and family are all ok. Like you said, you can always acquire more stuff. It’s the people that matter. Praying for you all ❤️🙏🏼
Agreed!
So very sad. Many Prayers for you and your loved ones and all of Kentucky 🙏
I am glad that shipping “stuff” is not a priority. Use that energy to take care of Xeno’s family and your neighbours. Please be cautious walking around town! Sharon
So glad you guys are safe. Shared this with my husband. He says you are a great reporter and he would watch Nomad George News. I agree.
This put me in tears, my heart breaks of how scared and terrified the children must of been and parents trying to protect them. The elderly and everyone else, this is just horrifying. The country is praying for all of you. You must be so tired, this all must be emotionally draining. 😢😢. Sending hugs and prayers.
We’re managing on pure adrenaline I think! We will survive and thrive I believe, it’s just hard to know that now
Sending love to all in Dawsons Springs! Thanks for posting this so we can understand a little what happened. Sorry Xeno for you loss. Stay safe you two!
We are still without power. I am so blessed as no damage. So sorry for all the people in Kentucky affected by these terrible storms.
My prayers go out to you, the families who lost loved ones, and everyone dealing with this devastation. Take care and God be with you.
...your god caused this....
George, Your sense of humor even in the midst of disaster is amazing. (Pandora’s bracelet). Continuing to lift you, your town, and all those suffering from this disaster in prayer. I was involved in the Hurricane Harvey landfall long-term recovery efforts. People pull together, but the hurt is long-lasting. You are loved!
It’s a slog but we’ll get through it! I’m glad you got through Harvey that was a bad one too
So happy you are all ok. Love and prayers. Especially to the grandfather. I’ve never watched your show before but collect treasure of the past so it was fate that I found ya. You are so sweet and loved your empathy for everyone. You have a new fan from Nc. Tell xenon he has the coolest name as I’m an avid Wonder Woman fan ❤️💯🇺🇸
That's a great silver lining to this cloud! Welcome to the channel, we'll talk about fun antiques/vintage again soon. I will pass that on to Xeno! Wonder Woman is awesome
Watching your video from England ,my thoughts are with you ,glad no one close to you is injured or worse ,be strong and helpfull all our wishes god bless.👍🙏❤️
One of my former kids from my school bus is a lineman and was on his way out there to help all of you. Praying for all the folks out there. Hugs to you both!
The devastation is beyond belief. I can’t imagine how terrifying it was for everyone. Glad to know you’re safe. Take care…
Your footage has really captured the the massive destruction it is so unreal seeing that amount of damage I can only imagine the shock & emotions you guys have been going through. Such relief for many of us that both of you & family were ok. Take care of yourselves the best you can many prayers we will keep watching vlogs for updates when you can do them.
So sorry for your family and freinds. God Bless you all!❤
My thoughts are with you and everyone affected by the tornadoes.
I was in tears of sadness up until the part when it came across the screen about looters and then tears of anger. I feel so helpless. I'm so grateful you all are ok. Prayers
Stay safe. Glad you are ok and helping your neighbors. So much loss and suffering.
Oh my God. How sad. Thank God that you two are safe. And Xeno’s family also. My prayers go out to everyone that lives there. 🙏❤️🙏
Such devastation. I’m glad you all are okay. I live in SETX and we deal with hurricanes and flooding each year. This reminds me of the severe hurricanes we have had. I recall thinking the homes looked like they exploded and everyone’s belongings were out on the lawn. Praying for aide and help to help those in need. It will take years for restoration and rebuilds. So precious to hear the voice of Zeno’s grandfather. God Bless you guys!
Yes it’s amazing the power of the wind! You’ve had your share there
Lol loved take your Pandora bracelet to look good in the storm shelter! Too funny 😁 so glad you're relatively safe.
Heart breaking. Praying for you, friends, and the community. I came to watch one of your normal RUclipss videos and not realizing the devastation, as my power has been out for the last two days. Your heartfelt footage and care for others speaks volumes of who you are and what you prioritize. 😢🙏🏼
We’ve been without contact and info but it’s getting restored now. I hope to go back to regular videos soon!
I am so sorry xeno and George. It must have been very scary getting to grandpas worrying about the worst. Thank god all your loved ones are okay. Amazing the wrath of this storm. Omg I feel so sorry for those who have lost everything including their lives just inconceivable. My prayers to you guys and your town.
This devastation just had me in tears. Thank the Lord that His hand was upon you! I am praying for your town & everyone that is going through this aftermath. Please keep us posted on things that are needed (although I can think of a million) I'm in Northwest GA & I will see what I can do on this side & with what kind of help is going up there. Hugs!
Thank you so much! I think the immediate need is past, now finding resources to relocate the homeless will be the issue. I hope you can do something to help similarly affected people in your area
Glad to see you guys are ok. hugs and much love. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone…
George, I am so happy to hear that you're OK! I'm a native Kentuckian, and am beside myself with grief. Fortunately, my friends and family are all OK. Please keep us posted. You are in my prayers.
So glad you, Xeno & his family are ok. I'm speechless watching the devastation. 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for including the Pandora moment. I hope their check is in the mail to you.
Lol that was funny you never know what you might grab in a panic
People picking through the rubble of their home at 25:01 really tells the story of the aftermath. Hard to imagine having to deal with it. Stay strong, Kentuckians.
George I am glad you are ok. Everyone is in my prayers.
I am so sorry for all the damage from the tornado 🌪 😢 💔 😞. I saw some of the stuff on TV. Glad you are OK.
Thanks! We're grateful to be okay
I am amazed that you are grateful to be ok! Oh by the way thank you for highlighting my comment. Well, l hope you can get everything back in order soon.
Im so grateful for those who made it. Praying daily for those waiting to be found🙏 also for those lost. God bless you all! ❤❤
Sending prayers to you all from Indiana so thankful you were all ok 👍
Thank you for sharing firsthand what your town and friends are experiencing. So thankful you are safe! Ironic, yet fitting, that today I received my nativity set from you!! Hugs and prayers for all affected by this terrible storm.
It took me awhile to be able to watch this. We went through the EF4 that hit Dayton, OH Memorial Day 2019. It was so difficult to see out of town/even out of state people in their vehicles taking pictures and video of our pain…and unfortunately, you never know if people are just curious or casing the place to loot later. I’m so happy to see you and your loved ones are safe. People don’t realize it can take several years to rebuild, yet alone, way more than that to heal. Continued prayers for all those affected! 🙏
I’m so sorry! I knew this would be hard for others who’d been through similar or worse. I also thought it was important to show what it really is like to go through it for people who fortunately haven’t seen such an event
So very sorry George for what happened to your town and friends! So happy you were not injured. We are praying for you, your town and everyone in the monster’s path.💕
George! I’m SO THANKFUL you and your friend are ok!! This happened in our town, just south of Springfield, Ohio, in Xenia, in 1974! Went directly through the center of our town, a mile wide, and an F5, and then resulted a horrible fire a building of the center of town where two Guardsmen lost their lives, as well. In total we lost 35 beautiful souls!
This footage will be priceless in the years to come! It’s amazing the amount of emotion these videos stir up in my midsection! Tears are on the verge, but I know you all are stronger than these devastating losses!! I’m praying for you, and we have help coming your way! God bless you all!
Thank you so much for the update! Keep in touch! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So awful! I’m sorry you endured that. Xenia came back and I’m sure we will too
I've never seen your channel until now, I live in earlington ky just up the road from you! This has been a absolutely devastating to our community but last night my wife and kids went to volunteer to help unload trucks for supplies coming in. What we saw was incredible, toys for kids in massive amounts. Supplies for as far as we could see! It has been very touching to see how much help is coming in and that was only a small percentage. Thank you to everyone donating it means more than you all know! ❤️
I have a few friends in Earlington, I'm glad it missed you by a bit!
So happy you and yours are well and safe. Prayers for Bill. Prayers for your town and anyone who has suffered from this destruction.
Don't know what to say except the damage looks horrific, and I'm so sorry. Xeno's grandfather breaks my heart.
No words for this horrible devastation. Keep safe. This is almost unbelievable until you see the actual pictures. It’s heartbreaking.
George, I've looked on Google maps at some of the streets you mentioned, and whilst we can clearly see the devastation in your video, looking at the maps and your video side by side is absolutely heart breaking. I felt so sad for Xeno's granddad when he was walking back up to his house. His heart must be broken. Not just for his house, but his whole town, that he has known all his life. I'm so sad for you all. :(
PS You were very generous about the looters on one of your first 'lives' that you did, but I couldn't be so kind. You are all in the same boat, so for them to steal possessions from someone else, I find desperately sad.
I couldn’t believe it when he said they had looters! How cold can those people be! 😡🤯💔
We were fortunate in that we knew and had the chance to remove anything of interest to them. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts
Glad ya'll are okay. Prayers for everyone hit by these storms.
So glad you and your family are good praying for your town and your family and you so sorry
I'm so sorry this happened to everyone. Never in my 59 years did I see destruction like this. It looks like a bomb went off. And shame on people looting, I hope they didn't get much. Stay safe!
So sad. Thank you for sharing. Love and prayers for your community. ❤
Prayers go out to all the people affected 🙏
Wishing you rest. Thank you for letting us hear from you during these moments when mercy and devastation appear so present.
Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry you are all having to go through this. This video helps to better understand the destruction.
Prayers from Texas. 🙏🏻
I had to come back George and watch this after your update video of Dawson Springs. Wow, so much devastation. I’m glad Bill is ok, he seemed so calm in the video. I’m sure he has seen a lot in his life. I smiled when you said you would besaving the 1970 fireplace. ❤ I’m so glad the town is doing so much better in your latest video. 😊
Thank God you was spared. I am praying for you and the entire state is getting prayers from my episcopal church.
I'm saying prayers for you and everyone affected by this horrible disaster. Take care of yourself and stay safe 🙏
George, I'm so glad it wasnt as bad for you. One of my good friends lost everything including two of her dogs. She was across town at work at the time. She takes care of an elderly man in DS. The man's family has graciously allowed her to stay in his home until she gets settled again. My heart just breaks for her. I had no idea you were there. Thank you for a glimpse into what she's dealing with. It's super hard for her to relay to me without breaking down. I'm in PA and know you from watching Jocelyn and Andrew.
I’m glad you found me through them, they’re really great people in this reseller community! I feel badly for your friend. We’ve been raising money which I want to go towards housing Relief
I'm so sorry this happened. I have a sister, nieces, nephews who live in Horse Cave, KY. Their phone service was out for a long time, so I was very concerned. Their home is ok, but her brother in law lost house, barn and other buildings. And some horses were killed. Such a heartbreaking time.
Thanks for posting that, man, it really shows how much devastation and hardship that storm caused. I’m wishing you all a lot of strength to get through this over there in the great state of KY.
This is an important historical document.
Definitely Stache
I agree, I did try to be mindful of that while filming
George & Xeno happy to know that you are safe please send thoughts and prayers to all from Nevada
Its times like these that HUMANITY REALLY COMES TOGETHER. Within the devastation there is love and caring🎄 Be well.
I am so sorry for all the total devastation George. It is so heartbreaking, so much to do now. How do people start over, it will take years. Just be very careful, it looks so dangerous. You and all will be in my prayers.
George, I am so glad you and your loved ones are ok. The entire country is praying for all affected by this terrible storm. Your friend, Nancy
Thank you, Nancy! That's so kind and we sure appreciate it
George God bless you and your friends family. Sorry for what all of you went thru. Material things can be replaced but lives can't. Keeping good thoughts and prayers for all at f you. Joan
Thinking of you Couz, and your friends and family there. My heart and prayers are with your town. Hope everyone gets the help they need
Thank you! You’re a wonderful cousin to keep us in your heart and mind
I am so glad that you and your friends family is ok. Praying for speedy clean up and for the ones who did lose loved ones and homes.
The destruction is so overwhelming. I hope help comes quickly and is better than what I heard about for the fires out our way. Watching you drive through the powerlines had my nerves on edge, but we have to get to family. So glad you and your family seem to be ok. Hugs for all that are affected. -Christine
Thank God you and your partner and family are fine George, how tragic for so many people, may the communities come together and assist these poor people. Shocking film of the area.
I'm so sorry George. I'm from that area originally. I hate to see all the devastation. My prayers are with you and everyone there. God bless you 🙏.
I'm so sorry that you and your community experienced this terrible event. So glad you are safe.
Glad that you and so many of your neighbors were fortunate against this storm. Just seeing the aerial photos brought tears to my eyes. My prayers are with you, your town and surrounding cities of the loss of their families, homes, and businesses.
George I am so glad you and your neighbors made it through the tornado. It was so scary watching it on the news and I can't even imagine the devistation there. Please keep safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my!! Prayers of course for everyone affected!! So sad!😥 thank you for the insight and of course, happy you are ok!!
my heart breaks for the loss of life and i pray deeply everyone is found . brought to tears. im glad you and yours are alive and well.
So grateful you and those you care about are okay.
My heart hurts so bad for everyone. I am a Kentuckian also and this is so scary! Everyone in Southwestern KY is in my prayers!
Thank you for this first person report. I'm truly grateful for your safety.
Blessings on you and your loved ones......
Sending prayers to everyone affected by this devastation in Kentucky. And surrounding states.. Very scary times. God Bless All.
Truly devastating. So glad you and family are safe. Prayers
Glad you are informing folks that the tornado damaged other areas. Seems the media focused on a couple of towns; but others are thought to be unaffected. This tornado was on the ground for a very long time!
A lot of little places will be forgotten and abandoned without this exposure, I appreciate you noticing!
I’m praying for you all. It’s heartbreaking to see such destruction. Glad to see you all pulling together. Stay safe.
I am stunned at what that poor town went through. So glad you escaped the worst of it. 💕
Us too!
In South Florida where I’m from homes built with CBS brick make it through a hurricane. You mentioned the brick , can make a difference.
I’m sorry for you and Xeno having to experience this shock and devastation. I’m glad to see your family is safe.
God Bless you all.
Peace & Love
Hi Linda, I’m in Port St. Lucie Fl. Where are you?
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Hi Lois , I’m in NH now but moving to Georgia in few months. I’m originally from South Florida. I love Port St Lucie it’s beautiful, the beaches are so pretty. I been far from home , my is now in Georgia.
Yes true better building materials here made a difference in some cases
George,
Long time fan of yours- and very thankful that you- and the people you care about- are safe.
Thank you for showing the destruction- it's heart-rending - but important and should be seen.
Again- just so very thankful you're ok.
Take care-
Oh George!!! I am so sorry to hear this! Thank goodness you are okay! Sending love.
Thank you so much! We're getting by all right
How heartbreaking. Unbelievable destruction. Take good care, George.
This is just unbelievable. It is absolutely surreal to watch, I cannot even imagine being there & experiencing it first hand. I am so glad you & Xeno & his family are okay, although there is a lot of work to be done. Prayers going up so blessings can come down... Stay safe, George & thank you for keeping us up to date. xo
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for the prayers and blessings
How very sad! Praying for everyone!
You did an amazing video! Your heart just breaks for these people!
Thank you so much, I really wanted to show what it's like to discover it when it isn't you but it's so close
Sending everyone blessings of hope
Wow! I'm so glad Xeno's grandfather is well and he and Xeno's family made it through okay. While the house is still standing, it seems like a horrific amount of damage. I was disgusted to hear about the looters. Continued prayers for you all.
Thank you Cyndi! We’re going to make it okay. National Guard is now holding curfew to prevent looting
Right after the grey shed u can see that small tree snapped off! Inside looked hollow!? I’ve never seen such devastation in heart of a city/town like that! Prayers to all! So much of a loss beyond recognition etc!
So terrifying. Glad you and those you love are okay. Condolences to all the families who weren’t so fortunate.
So very sad...glad to hear you are ok...you all are in our thoughts and prayers
I’m so sorry George. I have a friend who lives there. It is truly devastated!😭
It's heartbreaking to see all the devastation. It's truly a miracle that anyone survived when the houses are completely damaged. So glad you are alright.
So happy that you all are okay.
Boy that devastation is unfathomable.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless from Tennessee. ❤️
Thank you for the coverage. All we get is news channel pictures. I’m in Massachusetts and everyone here is donating items to the tornado areas.
Stay safe.
Such a relief you, Zeno and family are okay. Stay safe out there.
❤️Maddy
George I am so sorry for what you are going through I am glad that you are safe I am so sorry for all of your loss sending prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
God bless. Prayers for you and to all those affected for a quick recovery. 🙏 for all those who have lost loved ones.
I am so glad you are ok! This whole thing is so sad! Thoughts and prayers to all affected by this devastating tornado 🙏🏻❤️
You and your are loved,,,the connections that Spode cup I bought form you for my sister for the missing piece of my grandma's wedding china for her....then finding you here and remembering and then all your sharing before I can buy much..and the whole sweet tribe here that way...I pray I can share with you more of story and pieces of it with others but the whole thing brings that ribbon of connection so desperately needed to my chosen home area and so many other areas of interest across country...I live mostly out of the tornado alley but we did have a weird one on a Father's day last decade that destroyed our Billing's Metra and brought hail like tennis ball to golf balls to mountain towns across the miles wake that I got to have in Gin and Tonics with both parents a year later before mom was gone...I am so glad your business was spared and the love and kindness you spread in business and connections...thank you for making things real and big prayers for you and yours and your area and all people there suffering.
Breaks my heart to see this. My dad was born & raised in Dawson Springs. We spent our summer vacations there. Always wanted to go back but everything I would recognize from those trips is now gone. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Thank you I hope it will rise from this