December tornadoes are rare, but the EF4 that struck Mayfield, Kentucky on December 10, 2021, became one of the deadliest winter tornadoes in U.S. history. It leveled neighborhoods, claimed 89 lives, and caused more than $3 billion in damage.

In this closing episode of Season 2, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt look back at the atmospheric setup that made this outbreak possible, why the Mayfield supercell was so unusual, and how the HailTrace Meteorology team tracked it live as it hit the city.

You’ll also hear powerful stories from the HailTrace team who helped with recovery efforts on the ground. From the emotional moments of seeing entire neighborhoods wiped clean to the overwhelming response from the restoration community, this episode captures both the devastation and the restoration that followed.

Watch the full interview of HailTrace’s experience tracking the Mayfield Tornado

ABOUT HAILCHATTER

Welcome to HailChatter, the HailTrace podcast that helps those in the restoration industry understand weather and its impact on their work. HailChatter is hosted by HailTrace's Taylor Cox, Digital Meteorologist with 5 years of experience in Plains weather, and Collin Hunt, Product Evangelist with 7 years experience in product messaging. Tune in every other Tuesday as they break down storms, uncover opportunities, and help the restoration industry weather every season.

ABOUT HAILTRACE

HailTrace is a weather technology company that simplifies storm data, empowering the restoration industry to respond instantly with reliable information. They do this through meteorologist-created storm maps, detailed weather reports, and sales tools that help teams reach the right neighborhoods first and confidently sell there.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Why tell the story of the Mayfield tornado?

1:20 - How rare are December tornadoes?

2:19 - What ingredients made December 10, 2021 so dangerous?

4:39 - What was it like for a Meteorologist to watch the tornado impact Mayfield, Kentucky?

7:06 - What was it like seeing the Mayfield Tornado destruction up close?

7:57 - How did HailTrace decide to help the community?

9:51 - What challenges came with delivering donations to Mayfield, Kentucky?

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