Tampa Dave
EF0
Thanks ever so much Greg. I know that you & your partner have many videos/DVDs on tornadic storms. But I do have some rare stuff if you would like for me to send to you for your review. Thanks again.
Dave
Dave
Columbus, Nebraska tornado of 1997 or 1998
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Brian Stertz
EF5
Stunning video....I watch my copy a lot. It's fantastic stuff and was unbelievable to see how long it took to move past and rope out. 
June tornadoes....good stuff.
June tornadoes....good stuff.
Tampa Dave
EF0
Maybe "evil" would be a better term? BTW Brian, I reference your web site often for the latest convective developments. Great job. Keep up the great work for us.
Dave
Dave
Tampa Dave
EF0
Brian,
Would you know of a source where I may be able to obtain the Columbus tornado? I have searched everywhere w/ no luck. My efforts have been futile. Thanking you in advance.
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Would you know of a source where I may be able to obtain the Columbus tornado? I have searched everywhere w/ no luck. My efforts have been futile. Thanking you in advance.
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Tampa Dave
EF0
Greg,
Have you heard from Dave on uploading to YouTube? Thx!
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Have you heard from Dave on uploading to YouTube? Thx!
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Doug Mitchell
EF2
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/powerful-tornado-near-columbus-nebraska-1998/867261200
In German but the video is still excellent.
In German but the video is still excellent.
Tampa Dave
EF0
Thanks Doug. I appreciate it very much. Too bad we really can't hear it due to German translation. But this is what I was looking for. I wonder if that farmer has more of the video than what is on that link? If there is a copy, I'd love to review! Everytime I watch it, I always see something new. Thx again!
Tampa Dave
EF0
Hoping for a miracle
Merry Christmas everyone.
I wanted to try one more time to see if anyone you know or if you would have access to the 1998 Columbus, NE tornado. I thought I might see if there is a chance of a miracle would actually happen. I suppose this would be the time to ask of one so I'm asking now. Willing to trade. I have a small but fairly decent collection of past storms which may be of interest to you. I'm putting together a top 10 collection of my favorites. The Columbus storm is an incredible sight to behold. A destroyer of monsterous size coming to kill you & your family. I can not imagine what it was like to be there. I don't know what I would do. I know I probably would have not moved as it got closer. I'm hoping for a miracle here!
Merry Christmas everyone.
I wanted to try one more time to see if anyone you know or if you would have access to the 1998 Columbus, NE tornado. I thought I might see if there is a chance of a miracle would actually happen. I suppose this would be the time to ask of one so I'm asking now. Willing to trade. I have a small but fairly decent collection of past storms which may be of interest to you. I'm putting together a top 10 collection of my favorites. The Columbus storm is an incredible sight to behold. A destroyer of monsterous size coming to kill you & your family. I can not imagine what it was like to be there. I don't know what I would do. I know I probably would have not moved as it got closer. I'm hoping for a miracle here!
Dennis Sherrod
EF5
Question. Have you tried to make any contact with the man in the video who I am presuming is the one that made the video?
His name is Andy Olmer and he is talking to his wife Susan in the video. There made be a pretty good chance of locating him or maybe a local TV station that could help you with getting a copy of the video. There are listings for a few people named Olmer that live in Columbus, NE. (Maybe?)
His name is Andy Olmer and he is talking to his wife Susan in the video. There made be a pretty good chance of locating him or maybe a local TV station that could help you with getting a copy of the video. There are listings for a few people named Olmer that live in Columbus, NE. (Maybe?)
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Graham Butler
EF3
"Susan could you get my pants.........Susan" - Crazy Farmer. This is by far one of the best tornado videos shot by a non-stormchaser. I believe I first saw it shown at the 2002 Chaser Conference in Denver. I have a copy of this video, in its entirety, on VHS, and one of these days I need to convert to DVD. It is a must see for sure!!!
Graham Butler
Graham Butler
Tampa Dave
EF0
I shall try to contact Mr. Olmer. Seems like he had a run in w/ the IRS a few yrs back. I will attempt to reach him. I guess the closest TV station near Columbus & Leigh would be Grand Island. Thx for the input.
Tampa Dave
EF0
Thanks for your help
Graham,
If I do not have success, I will be running to you. The reason I want this video very much is in the Spring, I have been invited to speak at 2 middle schools & 2 high schools in the Tampa area on chasing. I want the stundents, teachers & guests to see just exactly what we deal w/ when we see a tornado of that magnatude. I'm putting together a "top 10" list & the Columbus tornado is most definatly on that list. Thanks again for you help & have a Merry Christmas.
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Graham,
If I do not have success, I will be running to you. The reason I want this video very much is in the Spring, I have been invited to speak at 2 middle schools & 2 high schools in the Tampa area on chasing. I want the stundents, teachers & guests to see just exactly what we deal w/ when we see a tornado of that magnatude. I'm putting together a "top 10" list & the Columbus tornado is most definatly on that list. Thanks again for you help & have a Merry Christmas.
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Jim Leonard
I happen to have the raw version of this video including another video of this tornado. Just PM me and I can get a dvd out to you.
Tampa Dave
EF0
Done. I can not thank you enough Jim. Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Tampa Dave
EF0
OMG Jim. The video of the Columbus tornado in its entirety is INCREDIBLE! I've never seen a monster like that...ever. The roar of that tornado would be a sound that I would never forget. Have you ever seen anything like that coming at you? The hail alone could kill you. Also, the footage you had of that developing twister (near Clairmont, TX) right in front of you was unbelievable! What a meso! Do you have a library of DVDs for sale? I'd like to see them if available. Thank you!!!!!
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
Dave Cravatta
Tampa, FL
