Photographs from The Star’s archives document the destruction, resilience and hope the community would draw on to rebuild.

On May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, causing miles of damage across the city and leaving 161 ...

A tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, 2011, killing more than 150 people.

The deadliest tornado in modern U.S. history devastated Joplin, Missouri, 15 years ago, causing an estimated $2.8 billion in damage, killing 161 and injuring 1,000.

This week marks 15 years since a devastating EF-5 tornado tore through the heart of Joplin, killing 161 people and forever changing the city’s landscape.

One-Hour Special Presented by Procter & Gamble to Premiere Thursday, May 21 at 9pm ET on TWC TV Network and TV App ...

JOPLIN, Missouri – It's been 15 years since the deadliest tornado in modern history ripped through Joplin, devastating the city of 50,000 in southwest Missouri. On May 22, 2011, an extremely dangerous ...