On April 16, 1998, the infamous Nashville tornado roared down West End Avenue through downtown and east Nashville before making its way into Hermitage, Mt. Juliet and parts of Wilson County. March, April and May are the peak months for tornadoes in Middle Tennessee. MORE: http://bit.ly/1LtlujP | WKRN News 2

28K views · 159 reactions | On April 16, 1998, an F3 Tornado swept through downtown Nashville, causing millions of dollars worth of damage and briefly knocking our station off the air. After relocating to our transmitter, anchor Chris Clark and meteorologist Ron Howes resumed coverage. | NewsChannel 5 Nashville | Facebook

A tornado nearly destroys this home... With wind speeds reaching up to 200 mph, this massive EF-4 twister tore through Wakefield, Nebraska, just narrowly missing the house. This was the same day as the tragic 2014 Pilger twins, and it was a devastating day for the community. #EF4 #CloseCall #StormChasing #NatureUnleashed #ExtremeWeather #fblifestyle | Ricky Forbes

An EF5 tornado struck near Enderlin, North Dakota, with winds over 210 mph, derailing trains and wiping out a farmstead. Three lives were lost, but surprisingly, no one else was injured despite the tornado's one-mile-wide path. The last EF5 was in 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. Never underestimate the chaotic nature of US weather. #EF5Tornado #NorthDakota #Tornado #Weather #Enderlin | Ryan Hall, Y'all