Story Highlights
- Valenia Gill and Brenda Proctor Dance faced a violent tornado while driving in Texas.
- The tornado video captured by the women shows the terrifying whirlwind crossing their path.
- Despite the ordeal, both women survived, but the storm claimed several lives.
The Terrifying Tornado Encounter
Valenia Gill and Brenda Proctor Dance were on their way back from a singer/songwriter show when nature unleashed chaos. Just 15 minutes after the show, rain started blowing sideways, and the wind intensified around their vehicle.
The Horrifying Video
In the video, the sound of hail hitting the car is deafening. Gill exclaims, “(Expletive)’s flying everywhere,” as debris flies past their headlights.
Content warning: The visuals in the video may be distressing to some viewers and contain profanity. Viewer discretion is advised.
As visibility worsened, Gill stopped the car, and the wind violently rocked it. The power flashes illuminated the road, with power poles being torn apart. Despite the terrifying experience, both women managed to survive.
Post-Tornado Reflection
In a Facebook post, Dance expressed the trauma of the incident, stating, “I would never wish this on anyone… Physically I may look ok… on the inside I’m all tore up.”
Dance has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help with Gill’s car repairs, emphasizing the financial strain due to her disability and limited insurance coverage.
