On a rough Sunday night in Craighead County, a home video caught the tense moment a Jonesboro man sprinted for his underground storm shelter as a tornado‑warned storm barreled through the area. Seconds after he disappeared into the bunker, powerful winds ripped siding off the house and launched a backyard shed into the side of the home.
FOX13 Memphis published the footage, which shows Shawn Price making a beeline to the shelter roughly two minutes after the tornado warning went out. His brother, Matthew Price, told FOX13 Memphis he later received photos and videos documenting the damage on the property.
Station readings and damage
Local weather watcher Tim Rodney, who runs a nearby station, said, "My weather station hit 69 mph, then the electricity went off." The Jonesboro Municipal Airport clocked an even stronger gust at 75 mph. Matthew Price told the station that a backyard shed was shoved about 8 to 10 feet into the house and that an overhang lost its siding, as reported by FOX13 Memphis.
What the National Weather Service will do
When a storm leaves a tight path of damage like this, National Weather Service survey teams step in to study the aftermath. They review how and where structures were hit, compare that with radar data, and talk with witnesses to decide whether a tornado actually touched down. For Craighead County, any such ground survey would be led by the Memphis office, according to the National Weather Service — Memphis.
Takeaway and safety tips
Neighbors and relatives say the video is a blunt reminder that having a plan and a solid safe spot can make all the difference when the weather turns violent. Federal safety guidance calls for heading to a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor of your home and keeping an emergency kit ready to go. For more detailed advice, see Ready.gov.
