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Editor's Note: This story is a collaborative effort of CNN and dozens of people in Joplin, Missouri, who experienced the tornado and its aftermath. Add a comment or click 'Add now' to add your own angle to the story as it unfolds.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- A tornado swept through the center of Joplin, Missouri, on May 22
- The death toll is up to 142
- 44 people are still missing after the storm
Joplin, Missouri (CNN) -- A tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, flattening buildings, destroying neighborhoods and killing more people than any other U.S. tornado since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
They had 24 minutes to escape the twister
A week after the storm, the death toll stood at 142.
Video: Security cams show twister hit
Were you affected? Help us document the tornado aftermath and the community’s efforts to rebuild. Share your images, videos and stories from Joplin.
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