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Stories of survival in the face of extreme weather

Survivors, first responders, and meteorologists relive the moments that changed their lives forever.

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Updated: 12:17 PM EST Dec 19, 2025
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Stories of survival in the face of extreme weather

Survivors, first responders, and meteorologists relive the moments that changed their lives forever.

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Updated: 12:17 PM EST Dec 19, 2025
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“Weathering the Storm” is a new series documenting severe weather events across the country and how communities rally together in the face of devastation.Hear heart-pounding stories of some of the country’s most dangerous weather disasters through archival footage, interviews with those who lived through the storm, and firsthand accounts from the meteorologists who covered them.Couple Faces Historic Tornado on Eve of WeddingOn Dec. 10, 2021, a violent tornado outbreak hit western Kentucky. It was the deadliest weather event in the history of the Commonwealth. But as families faced a bleak holiday season, hope emerged in surprising ways.Pregnant Woman Trapped During Deadly FireAs flames from the deadly 2017 Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, a first-time mother went into labor, while families fled with moments to spare before making the powerful choice to return.Family Buried Alive in Deadly Mudslide (premiering Jan. 7)On Jan. 9, 2018, a massive debris flow tore through Montecito, becoming one of California’s deadliest natural disasters. But as families and first responders face unthinkable loss, stories of hope rise to unite this coastal community.You can stream all of these episodes for free, any time, only on Very Local.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch daily newscasts, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond. Download the app here.

“Weathering the Storm” is a new series documenting severe weather events across the country and how communities rally together in the face of devastation.

Hear heart-pounding stories of some of the country’s most dangerous weather disasters through archival footage, interviews with those who lived through the storm, and firsthand accounts from the meteorologists who covered them.

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Couple Faces Historic Tornado on Eve of Wedding

On Dec. 10, 2021, a violent tornado outbreak hit western Kentucky. It was the deadliest weather event in the history of the Commonwealth. But as families faced a bleak holiday season, hope emerged in surprising ways.

Pregnant Woman Trapped During Deadly Fire

As flames from the deadly 2017 Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, a first-time mother went into labor, while families fled with moments to spare before making the powerful choice to return.

Family Buried Alive in Deadly Mudslide (premiering Jan. 7)

On Jan. 9, 2018, a massive debris flow tore through Montecito, becoming one of California’s deadliest natural disasters. But as families and first responders face unthinkable loss, stories of hope rise to unite this coastal community.

You can stream all of these episodes for free, any time, only on Very Local.

What is Very Local?

Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch daily newscasts, original series and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond. Download the app here.

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