Greensburg Tornado - May 4th 2007 Photo Gallery by Galen Buller at pbase.com

Greensburg Tornado - May 4th 2007

Friday May 4th 2007 about 9:30 PM a tornado hit the city of Greensburg Kansas. The City will rebuild and be different. The People will be the same friends and neighbors everyone loves. These People are an example of what America stands for. Red Cross, FEMA, National Guard, Church Groups, School Groups, and many others, all were a great help but the people of Greensburg stood together and never complained and always said Thank You. God Bless all of you with new open doors and vision for the future. Here is a Link to a YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_CvDQ7flIM

I will continue to post new photos as time goes along and the people of Greensburg recover and rebuild. You will find the latest photos at the bottom of this gallery.

More Info on Greensburg http://www.greensburggreentown.org/

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Greensburg	We'll be back	The Flag shows the Sprit	Greensburg Flag
Quick Shop	The Flag	Greensburg High School	Greensburg
West Quick Shop	Search and Rescue	A few houses were spared	Big Well
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Greensburg 139 School	Greensburg 140 Bank	Greensburg 141	Greensburg 142
Greensburg 143 State Farm	Greensburg 144	Greensburg 145	Greensburg 146 Coop
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The Town is Gone	Greensburg Before and After the Tornado- Google Photo	E-F5	After 60 Days 801
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Greensburg 90 Days 915	Greensburg 90 Days 916	Greensburg 90 Days 917	After 8 Months The Dillons Kwik Shop
After 8 months - New Storage	After 8 months - Dead End?	After 8 Months - Building a new Main Street	After 8 Months - New Homes all around town
After 8 Months - A new House	After 8 Months - The Big Well	After 8 Months - We're Back Home	After 8 months - A big House
After 8 Months - Main Street	After 8 Months - Looking Good	Greensburg 1 Year later	New Water Tower (1Year)
KU Project (1 Year)	Main Street Basement (1 Year)	Bank (1Year)	Main Street (1Year)
Lone Survivor (1 year)	New Houses all over Town (1 Year)	New House, Old Tree (1 Year)	Bay and Lincoln (1 year)
Tent Meetings (1 Year)	House (1 Year)	Looking North (1 year)	Back Home (1 Year)
New Town Houses on Main Street (1 Year)	Bay and Morton (1 year)	New House (1 Year)	Town House (1 Year)
Under Construction (1 Year)	Cancun? (1 Year)	Round House (1 Year)	More Work to Do (1 Year)
Looking Real Good after 1 Year	John Deere (1 Year)	Farm Bureau (1 Year)	Thanks
TWO YEARS - 54 and Main	2 Yr - Apartments	2 Yr - Apartments 2	2 Yr - Baptist Church
2 Yr - Big Well	2 Yr - Boy Scouts Cabin	2 Yr - Car Dealer	2 Yr - Church
2 Yr - Church Sign	2 Yr - Dillons Kwic Shop	2 Yr - First Christian Church	2 Yr - John Deere East of Town
2 Yr - Kiowa Co Hospital	2 Yr - KU Arts Center	2 Yr - New Bank on a New Main St	2 Yr - New Church
2 Yr - New House	2 Yr - New Sign	2 Yr - New Streets and New Bldgs	2 Yr - Nursiing Home
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Kathy		23-Nov-2009 22:36
My son and I are survivors of the EF5 Greensburg Tornado. He was 3 at the time of the storm. Thank you for these amazing pictures. If only pictures really did it justice. Ground zero was a lot different, completely unimaginable. We could not have made it this far without the help and support of so many amazing people around the globe. Thank you to pbase.com for helping get the message of our need for help out, and to everyone who has responded. "I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom." (author unknown)

Jakub		29-Sep-2008 09:14
J'm from Europe(Polamd) J'w never seen such tragedy! I'm with you all my hart. (Sorry for my bad english in writing.)

Jakub		29-Sep-2008 09:12
J'm from Europe(Polamd) J'w never seen such tragedy! I'm with you all my hart. (Sorry for my bad english in writing.)

EllenE		18-Jul-2008 16:50
We are from Long Island, New York. Whenever we see the Statue Of Liberty the torch seems higher and brighter due to the faith, courage, and determination, of the people of Greensburg.Thank you for becoming such an important part of our lives.

urs		27-Apr-2008 21:57
Devastating power, the tornado had. Here in switzerland, all we get are once in a while a strong wind, but this is really rare and not comparable to the high powered winds and tornados you get in the us. Hope the people were able to rebuild their homes and move on in their life. God bless all those families which were hit hard.

L Barnes		22-Jun-2007 03:35
In 1991 I lost my home outside Winfield to a tornado, so I fully understand! Wish you would have posted larger photos so others could get a better grasp of the devastation. Not that it would change anything, it just helps others understand. We live here because of the beauty of nature, fresh air, and blue skies, but we also deal with the fickleness of Mother Nature, and I wouldn't trade it for any city anywhere, even at this cost! Thanks for showing the reality of it, I had no way to show mine, the tornado got the cameras too!

Guest		13-Jun-2007 05:01
My I grew up and went to school in Greensburg through out my young years. My parents and other family were still there. They lost their home like most did but they were one of the very few businesses left standing. They have such an upbeat and awesome outlook on it all. I cant imagine it because my heart falls apart everytime i think of it. But though Greensburg was a small community It was a very Strong Community. Im glad to see everyone pull together they way they have and special thanks to all those who volunteered their time and hard work to help my familys community.

Jesse DeGarmo		22-May-2007 16:13
I am setting here still in shock as to what occurred in Greensburg. I grew up in Haviland and did a lot of running around in Greensburg. The movie house, Rexall Drug, The Big Well and the swimming pool where some of my favorite places to visit. I still can not believe they are gone. My heart is sadden by all the destruction that occurred. My God Bless everyone from Greensburg and all those helping clean up.

Guest		18-May-2007 07:28
My family has lived in and around Dodge City, Kansas for over a hundred years. Sadly, we have witnessed too many tornadoes during that time. One hit here in the 50's destroying the north part of the city, especially most of the St. Mary of the Plains College. I have helped clean up after these terrible storms and you can't believe the devastation they leave in their path. My family has driven thru Greensburn every time we went to Wichita and I can't imagine that beautiful town in ruins...until I saw these pictures. Thank God technology has developed enough to warn people in time. I can't imagine what they did 50-100 yrs. ago. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers everyday. I look forward to driving thru your wonderful town again in the future. God Bless Greensburg and all who live there.

Guest		17-May-2007 02:25
My exhusband grew up in Greensburg it was a scary night for the people of this freindly town. Enjoyed going to the Rexall for a soda when we went to see his parents. May GOD bless everyone and good luck to you as you rebuild.

Guest		16-May-2007 01:55
The pictures was sent to me from Kansas by my neice and they are great pictures of a storm that wiped out the town but Our God spared the peoples lives and we can thank God for that. I was raised in Augusta, Kansas and the people there are sure to overcome this storm with our prayers and Gods help. God bless each of them. From Macon, Ga.

Guest		16-May-2007 00:39
incredible photos -thank you for sharing

Guest		15-May-2007 11:08
I was in the Larned area the weekend of Greensburg. When we entered Great Bend early Saturday morning, I commented on how it looked like a storm had come though, my cousin who was my traveling partner said-" Something happened. Look at those utility poles that are down." There was standing water in all the ditches and some barns/sheds had no roof. We thought maybe Great Bend was the only town affected. Whe we were checking into our hotel in Larned the woman running the desk told us about Greensburg and we felt shocked. Imagine a whole town destroyed by a tornado, being residents of Kansas since we were children we felt like that had hit home. That weekened was a wild one in Larned.Tornadoes and severe storms ripped through that area all night... We even got stuck in the local ALCO basement for some time on Saturday evening. But no matter what storms and near misses we battled on Saturday could take our mind off Greensburg. Greensburg will rise again...we are after all KANSANS! We never give up...GOD BLESS!!!!!

Marsha, Brownsville, OR		15-May-2007 05:01
Never having lived anywhere that Mother Nature can cause this kind of damage, it is very hard to imagine. But these photos are very explanatory of the force the town experienced. My heart and prayers go out to the residents.

Brenda in Smithville Mo.		15-May-2007 03:57
My husband works for the Ford Motor Co in Claycomo Mo. He told me that he gave in a collection that was being taken at the Ford plant for the people of Greensburg. The people in the Mid West are always helping people all over this country and all over the world. Lets hope that the good deeds are returned at this time of need. My thoughts and prayers go out the all the people of this town and all the lives everywhere that was effected by this tragic storm.

Jackie - Wills Point, TX		14-May-2007 23:47
Excellent and mind-boggling photos. The devastation that took place there is a lot more real to me now compared to what I have seen elsewhere. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to these folks who lost so much - especially their lives as that is the one thing that is irreplaceable. Put your faith on the front line and draw strength from Our Lord that He will put you on the other side of this and your lives will be better and blessed! May God strengthen and comfort you is my prayer for you!

David T.		13-May-2007 17:16
Excellent, journalistic style in this gallery of a horrifying event. The power of nature can't be under estimated. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and survivors. Regards, David

Guest		13-May-2007 02:20
There are no words that can discribe nor explain the complete distruction of this little community. My husband and I worked this last week in Greensburg, helping my two sisters and thier families dig from the ruins what was left of thier lives. I thank God that they are alive and well today to talk about it. Our heart felt tears and prayers go out to the families that lost loved ones and to the entire community of Greensburg. May the God who is able to make all things new keep them all in His loving care.

Penny		13-May-2007 01:38
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the people in Greensburg. I am thankful that not many of the citizens lost their lives and to the injured ones, get better soon. Thanks for the pictures.

Ann Cleeves		12-May-2007 13:46
You have captured the devastation so fully. My thoughts to all in Greensburg when this struck, and to all who lost their homes, relatives & friends.

Roxi		12-May-2007 05:36
My family and I live in Bucklin,Ks that is just west of Greensburg. That was a very scary storm on that Friday night. It could have very well hit here. But I really feel for the families and victims in Greensburg. These pics really show the devastation that the E-5 wedge tornado did. May God Be with the people in Greensburg,Ks and guide them.

Dave		12-May-2007 04:09
All our prayers go out to all the families of Greensburg from us here in Wamego, KS.

watts		12-May-2007 02:46
I saw what happened to Clyde, Texas in 1938 by a tornado and it was nothing like this.

Herve Blandin		11-May-2007 04:34
Hard to believe, we can barely imagine what these people went thru, as they witnessed the destruction of everything they owned and built. You have to be thanked to bear witness of this catastrophe on Pbase.

Guest		10-May-2007 21:26
I am from louisiana and we were hit by rita pretty bad, but nothin like this GOD BLESS YOUR TOWN. Jeannie Stewart

Cal Uhl		10-May-2007 16:58
My sisters and I were born in Greensburg, we lived in rural Comanche until moving to Az in 1990. Thanks for these pictures. Thank God for the warning systems that were in place that allowed everyone to get to their basements or other protected areas, otherwise the death toll would have been a lot higher.

Guest		10-May-2007 01:43
This must be devastating for the people in Greensburg who have lost so much! Your photos really tell the whole story....Thank you for taking the time to record a part of history. Best Wishes and our prayers are with the survivors! Andrea Jeanne Petersen

Shirley & Virgil Babb		10-May-2007 01:43
Living in Northeast Kansas this is my greatest fear! I cannot believe the devastation and that hundreds didn't perish! All of the people of this wonderful town are in our prayers. Let's all help them!

Guest		10-May-2007 00:02
My wife and I grew up in Hutchinson. We had been to Greensburg on several occasions and even went down into the well. How sad to see it all gone. We no longer live in Kansas but our hearts go out to all of you that have lost so much. Good luck in trying to rebuild, while the town will never be the same again, the spirit of town will survive.

Guest		09-May-2007 22:03
Former Kansas resident, now living in Arizona, and well remembering the Udall tornado. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Guest		09-May-2007 16:11
I am so sorry this happened to everyone.

Ava		09-May-2007 12:16
I grew up near Spearville. My heart goes out to all of you. I will give blood, but more than that, you are all in my prayers. I am sorry.

geonni banner		08-May-2007 16:37
Dear Mr. Buller. Your photos are deeply moving. What a nightmare. I suggest that you post numbers or addresses of the local red cross and other local charities where relief donations can be sent to survivors and victim's families. Your pictures have motivated me to help with what little I can muster. I'm sure others will be similarly moved.

Diane		08-May-2007 03:30
I am from southwest Kansas, I have relatives all thru the southwest....for the last 30yrs of my life i have visited every year......i have never in all that time encountered a tornado. I have relatives in Greensburg, my heart goes out to all.......I can not imagine what it must be like to go thru such total destruction and to lose everything that is close to me......my thoughts and prayers I will send each and every day to you........

Guest		07-May-2007 17:30
A tregedy of this magnitude is difficult to comprehend, much less understand. We can only hope that the Lord God will watch over the survivors as they attempt to re-build their lives.

S		07-May-2007 16:15
Praying for eveyone in Greensburg and that God will continue to watch over you and help you all through this tragedy.

Guest		07-May-2007 15:36
Our thoughts and prayers are with the towns people of Greensburg and surrounding areas. Dana from Overbrook Ks

Cathy Jo		06-May-2007 03:41
How sad for the town and the townsfolks. Everyone is in my prayers. I am in Enid, Oklahoma

Bruce Ward		06-May-2007 03:24
Sorry for the tragedy. I'm in Wichita. Thanks for posting.

Bob Patton		06-May-2007 01:11
Incredible devastation and terrific journalistic photos. Thanks for posting.V.

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