Missouri Family Survives Deadly Tornado Outbreak

Surviving the Storm in Alton, Missouri

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The White family, owners of Tick Creek Ranch in Alton, Missouri, share their harrowing experience of surviving a severe storm and tornadoes.
• 🏠 They took shelter in their homemade storm shelter, while family members also utilized the crawl space of their home.
• ⚠️ Warnings were received through phone apps, National Emergency Services broadcasts, and prior news monitoring, prompting swift action.

Comparing Storm Experiences

• 🏔️ Wes White and his family previously lived in Alaska and experienced an 8.2 earthquake, but this tornado felt entirely different and more intense.
• 💨 Described as an "inexplainable" feeling, with a sense of a vacuum, unlike anything they had previously encountered.

Family Safety and Preparedness

• 🤝 The family had a plan, having built a storm shelter in anticipation of potential severe weather in the region.
• 😥 Despite preparedness, there was adrenaline, shaking, and crying, but ultimately, everyone survived without injuries.
• 💔 The family expressed deep sympathy for their neighbors who lost everything, highlighting the devastating impact of the storms.

Impact on Property and Business

• 🏡 The White family's ranch, just under 200 acres, runs cattle and horses and was fortunate to avoid the worst of the storm's path.
• 🛠️ They emphasize that a slight shift in the storm's direction would have resulted in the complete destruction of their property, similar to their neighbors.

Supporting Tick Creek Ranch

• 📱 The family operates their ranch and showcases their life on social media under the name Tick Creek Ranch.
• 🙏 They appreciate support and highlight the hard work involved in ranch and farm life, including building everything themselves.