1. What you are about to watch has been reported by the National Weather Service Authorities as a Class 5 Tornado with winds that exceeded 262 Miles per hour. They also reported that a class 5 only hits the earth once in every 5 years or so. This is the second time in history that a Tornado of this magnatude, Class 5, hit the east coast and the first was in 1959 in Massachusetts. This tornado hit LaPlata at about 7:30pm Sunday 4-28-2002. These photos were sent to me by co-workers. Just sit back and watch from a safe distance!

2. Close up of Tornado from Benedict Bridge 4-28-2002

3. Funnel and Lightning side by side from Benedict Bridge 4-28-2002

4. Funnel gone but Lightning and Sun are visible 4-28-2002 From Benedict Bridge

5. Lightning Strike during tornado 4-28-2002 From Benedict Bridge

6. Surrounding area as Tornado goes by 4-28-2002 From Benedict Bridge

7. Watching Tornado from Benedict Bridge 4-28-2002

10. Tornado getting close to Benedict Bridge 4-28-2002

11. Watching Tornado from Benedict Bridge 4-28-2002

12. This is a rare photo from Benedict Bridge to say the least. Watching Two Funnels at the same time in a Class 5 Tornado