Widely considered to be one of the strongest tornadoes of all time, the Smithville EF5 was an extremely violent multi-vortex wedge that impacted the town of Smithville. Heavily damaging most structures in town causing 15 million dollars in damages and numerous fatalities. Over 130 people would be injured in this tornado alone. With its immediate violent characteristics, the tornado would completely level everything in its path, including scouring soil from the ground.