April 27, 2011- Phil Campbell, Alabama He saw rotation in the distance and called out to emergency responders, unaware he was watching the monstrous EF5 tornado — one of the most violent ever recorded. Within minutes, the roar became unbearable, and he ran for cover as the massive wedge tore straight through Phil Campbell and Hackleburg, leaving entire neighborhoods erased from the map. This tornado carved a 132 mile path across northwest Alabama, crossing four counties with winds estimated at 2

2011 Hackleburg - Phil Campbell Tornado All Footage and Photos (In my opinion, the most overlooked EF5 in history)

Hackleburg was never the same after the tornado. A decade later, residents continue to lean on one another

Extreme video of the EF5 tornado that hit Phil Campbell at April 27 2011