Full Force Nature

A river floods, stranding a man on the roof of his car. A tornado destroys a home.

Hurricane Katrina strands victims in a hotel. A tornado destroys everything in its wake.

A flash flood swallows a woman's car and firefighters rush in to save her life.

Storm surges take a cameraman by surprise, sending him on a wild ride.

Wild gusts send a helicopter out of control and foil a rescue effort.

A floating classroom is tossed about in the Gulf of Alaska. Heavy rains flood cities and destroy homes.

A man follows an F-4 Tornado as it spins a destructive path. A rare twister ravages a peaceful downtown.

Blue skies give way to monsoon rains that trap a woman in a raging torrent.

Watch the stunning video diary of a man who stays behind during Hurricane Katrina

A tornado threatens to destroy a man and his family. A torrential downpour traps victims.

A stranded boat captain rides out Hurricane Katrina on his vessel.