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15 years after an EF5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, survivors from the class of 2011 return to Joplin High School with Meteorologist @mikebettes to reflect on survival, loss, and the community’s resilience. Stream “Joplin 15 Years Later” now on The Weather Channel TV App at streamtwc.com.

May 22, 2011, started like any other Sunday in Joplin, Missouri: church services, family lunches, a high school graduation. But by late afternoon, the atmosphere transformed into a deadly force. Meteorologist Alex Wilson gives us a firsthand look at the devastation along the tornado’s path:

15 years ago today, an EF5 tornado left the city of Joplin, Missouri, in ruins. The twister tore through heavily populated neighborhoods and commercial sections, causing destruction beyond anything seen in modern times. Meteorologist @MikeBettes looks back at the disaster:

🔴 SPECIAL COVERAGE: 15 years ago, an EF5 tornado tore through the heart of Joplin, Missouri. Tonight, meteorologist @mikebettes returns to look back at the recovery, rebuilding, and resilience. "Joplin 15 Years Later" starts right now on The Weather Channel and available to stream on our TV Streaming App at streamtwc.com.

It remains one of the most significant weather events in American history. Thursday, May 21, we return to Missouri for Joplin 15 Years Later, presented by @ProcterGamble—a special documenting the city's transformation since the 2011 EF5 tornado. Join us as we look back at the day that changed everything and the 15 years of progress that followed

Recovery starts with the essentials. 15 years ago in Joplin, @ProcterGamble and @tide brought Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry units to help families meet everyday needs and begin to regain a sense of normalcy when it mattered most. We’re grateful to the Joplin community for sharing their stories. Tune in to Joplin 15 Years Later Thursday, May 21 at 9/8c on The Weather Channel — and learn more about the Joplin community's story on P&G's blog bit.ly/4dvWk3O.

In the chaos of a post-disaster hospital, some patients defy the laws of medicine. Fifteen years after the catastrophic Joplin tornado altered their lives forever, the "Miracle Kid," Mason Keck, reunites with the surgeon who saved her life when she was just 10 years old. Watch Joplin 15 Years Later tonight at 9/8c on The Weather Channel.