But the streaming platforms latest documentary is much more terrifying.
Survivors recount the events of that day and what it was like to encounter the storm in jaw-dropping detail.
Who are the survivors interviewed inThe Twister: Caught in the Storm?
Young couple Mac and Kaylee were chasing the storm when they got caught directly under the tornado.
The tornado then passed directly over them.
Cecil bravely helped customers at his frozen yogurt shop take cover and prayed with them until the storm passed.
Steven Weersing
Steven was driving around with friends when the tornado sucked the car up.
With only a 5% chance of recovery, Steven beat the odds.
He was a senior who had just graduated high school.
In total, the tornado killed 161 people.
Mac and Kaylee had spent the previous night at a “Staying Alive” party, the theme was a reference to supposed prophecy that the world was going to end on May 21, 2011. The tornado hit on May 22.
I think it just feels more important than ever that people understand the human impact of mother natures power.
And that is something I want people to think about.
They will leave thinking community is important and we must come together.
Kaylee and Mac were dating at the time of the tornado. They are no longer together but remain friends.
The Twister: Caught in the Stormis currently streaming on Netflix.
Chad followed his meteorology dreams to Joplin, just in time for the devastating tornado.
Cecil became a hero during the storm, looking after customers in the frozen yogurt shop where he was a part-time employee.
Steven was 16 at the time of the tornado.
Will had previously recordeda video about nearly dying in a storm.
