This is why tornadoes terrify me, our experience with the Pilger, NE, EF4. This tornado took place on June 16, 2014. It was a terrifying and tragic day for those who call Pilger home. My heart goes out to all of those who were affected. As storm chasers, we often showcase tornadoes as beautiful beings while they’re are out in the middle of an open field. However, the dark side of these storms is they do often hit populated areas. I don’t tell this to you to scare you, but to be aware and have a