Chris Riske
@RiskeChris
down really bad
MY FRIEND'S CAR WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND I CAUGHT IT
Completed a more comprehensive survey of the Washington, IL EF4 from 2013. I utilized moreso the dynamics of how tornadoes work and contextuals surrounding structures. Using houses as a multi-DI vs singular seems to do a little better for estimating intensity.
he broke character before the dollar could reach the bottom of the jar 😭
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-video… More incredible footage of the tornadic vortex that occurred a few days ago on the #DeerCreekFire. #cowx
This view sure looks a lot different than the last time I was here 11 years ago. First time back in town since. Lots of memories here for me.
Color graded shot of the home destroyed by the Gary, South Dakota tornado. Looking closely you can clearly see entire roof trusses flying through the air. Unbelievable.
these are both EF3 tornadoes
– Damage Survey Update – The “drill bit” tornado that impacted the Gary, South Dakota area on June 28, 2025, has been preliminarily rated EF3, with peak winds estimated between 136–165 mph. According to the Public Information Statement, the EF3 rating remains under review, ⤵️
One more shot of the violent drill bit tornado SW of Gary South Dakota...
The most horrific video I've ever captured as a home was obliterated by a violent tornado right in front of me near Gary, South Dakota. Remarkably all 5 people inside would survive with only minor injuries.
The moment a home was obliterated by a violent tornado right in front of me near Gary, South Dakota.
Finally made it home, and the images from yesterday are insane. I have never captured a tornado like this before. Shot on a Sony A7siii w/ a 16-35mm lens
The chase I’ve always dreamed of came to life in my backyard today. I will never top this. #sdwx
Words can’t even describe South Dakota today. #sdwx
Gonna save the rest of my footage for the YT video that won’t be out for 8 months but just gonna leave this clip here because I can not believe a tornado can move like this…
Long lived violent tornado east of Clear Lake, SD during various stages of its lifecycle. Could hear the violent roar of this tornado as it ripped apart the trees in the first photo. @SimonStormRider, @AaronRigsbyOSC, and I said today looked like Ashby 2.0, and it delivered!! The…