Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. (KAIT) The family of a woman severely hurt when deadly tornadoes hit the town of Braggadocio said the young mother is out of the hospital, describing her recovery as a miracle.. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "Some rain could be heavy at times, and a few storms could be on the strong/severe side during the morning hours," NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman says. "When she got to the hospital and the doctors and the nurses asked her, do you know what happened to you? "Her stomach was distended, and they were looking to make sure that she didn't have some kind of belly bleed," Hooker says. "I was flying around in that tornado," said Avalinn Rackley, 7, whose 9-year-old sister Annistyn was killed near Caruthersville. "I prayed to Jesus to take care of me." Hooker said Annistyn's parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts don't develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. West of St. Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri, home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. The tornado picked up the trailer and tossed it into Rackley's house. As the storm moves to the east, Monday after 12 p.m. is expected to be mainly dry, with a slight chance of isolated showers in some areas through the evening commute. "Sometime during this conversation, she Snapchatted that picture of the girls in the tub. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. "And she did," Hooker tells PEOPLE, "right up till the tornado killed her. The Caruthersville community held a service Sunday to honor Annistyn Rackley and keep her family in their thoughts. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. "They told her, yes, her mommy's alive. Ms Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She was the best kid. She loved dancing.. Ava Rackley, 7, had huddled in the bathtub with her two sisters, 3-year-old Lonnie, and 9-year-old Annistyn. #inwx https://t.co/OYyRAjX82B. Market data provided by Factset. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Hooker's account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. Early Monday, the NWS reported the severe weather threat most likely to be at its greatest Monday between 7 a.m. and noon, along and south of Interstate 80, potentially extending into Chicago. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. Although widespread rain is expected to come to an end around noon, some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. '", "They knew that this was gonna come," says Hooker. Here's why. Annistyn Rackley was at home with her mom Meghan, her dad Trey, and her two younger sisters when the tornado hit their home just east of Braggadocio. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. Trey and Meghan Rackley RELATED: Florida father & son killed on hunting trip during storms in Tennessee. (Dec. 13), A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. All rights reserved. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the country's midsection. Ms Hooker said that Annistyns family hadnt yet unpacked from their 4 December move from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. You could just tell how much it affected her. An extended Missouri family is grieving, after a tornado ripped through their home this weekend, claiming a young life and changed the lives of the survivors (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Missouri county police captain on post-storm looting and recovery efforts. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriff's office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys' home. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. Hooker reflected on the 9-year-old's perseverance in her young life, following a diagnosis of a rare live disease. Gov Mike Parson s office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? A Missouri family is coping with the loss of a child and two family members fighting for their lives after a tornado swept through their home "There are no words. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackley's family hadn't yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. Several hours later, the Tornado watches and warnings were issued. "Meghan is fighting for her life," says Meghan's aunt, Sandra Hooker, 62, who is also a teacher. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. MISSOURI GIRL, PICTURED 15 MINUTES BEFORE TORNADO HIT, FOUND DEAD IN FIELD DOZENS OF YARDS AWAY, In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. An extended Missouri family is grieving, after a tornado ripped through their home this weekend, claiming a young life and changed the lives of the survivors forever. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Ms Hooker teach. A heartbreaking photo shows a young girl sheltering in a bathtub with her sisters moments before she was killed by a tornado as devastating storms ripped across the central US last weekend. All rights reserved. "And he's been shaken terribly from the tornado. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri "She said that she knew she was flying around the tornado and she said 'I prayed to Jesus for him to take care of me' and that tornado spit me out into the mud," Hooker said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "I prayed to Jesus for him to take care of me and that tornado spit me out into the mud," a 7-year-old reportedly told doctors. West of St. Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and "typical grandmother," died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri, home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. Trey's Jeep was probably a hundred yards from the house where it had been parked. Tornado victims include granddad who 'stole the show', Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery, Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt's 'special angel', Kentucky tornado - latest: Death toll hits 88 amid claims workers were threatened with firing as storm neared. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Annistyn was among dozens of people who died in tornadoes on Friday. Lani, the youngest, was released from the hospital Sunday, but still with hairline fractures in her vertebrae, Hooker says. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. "She was just that giving, caring young girl and all of that has been robbed from her," Sandra Hooker, Annisytn's great aunt, told ABC24 Memphis Tuesday afternoon. Hooker said Meghan Rackleys injuries included broken bones, a brain injury and a large cut, and shes asking people to pray for the 32-year-old mother. Hooker said Meghan Rackley's injuries included broken bones, a brain injury and a large cut, and she's asking people to pray for the 32-year-old mother. Meghan is currently in rehab in Cape Girardeau. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. Ms Hooker said Annistyns parents learned when she was two months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts dont develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. "There's debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.". But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Trey and his youngest daughter survived, but the impact left his wife Meghan in a coma in a Missouri hospital, his 7-year-old daughter in a Memphis hospital, and claimed the life of his oldest daughter, Annistyn. Family of Missouri Tornado Victim Annistyn Rackley Pays Tribute Human Interest Younger Sibling of 9-Year-Old Missouri Tornado Victim: Now 'I'll Have to Be the Trey was flung by the howling winds into the wet mud. Although much of the area will see rain, thunder, lightning and gusty winds, other parts will see stronger storms with damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. Hooker said that the girls mother is "fighting for her life" and unresponsive in the hospital after sustaining severe brain trauma, broken bones, and deep lacerations. "We are believing for a miracle, so we are going to say that we are optimistic that she will pull through. '", Trey told her that the chaos sounded like a loud train, "and then he was up in the air, and trying to hold Lani. All rights reserved. Hooker said she and others are relying on their faith, especially after hearing what the surviving middle daughter Ava told doctors. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "She loved dancing.". However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. Copyright 2022 KAIT. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. Rain and embedded storms will continue, mainly this morning before activity diminishes in the afternoon. And her grandmother assured her that she was not gonna die," continues Hooker. A MOM took a heartbreaking final snap of her daughter holding onto her favorite doll to show she was safe before a series of deadly tornadoes hit the Midwest. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. Kentucky tornado: Facebook groups race to reunite people with belongings including boats, bills and photos found strewn more than 100 miles away, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. The front door was in a tree behind the house. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. The family's home was hit by a massive tornado on Friday night. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. WebCopyright 2005, Towers Productions, Inc./The Weather Channel/Litton EntertainmentOriginally aired on August 25, 2005 on The Weather Channel. Her nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, was killed by the tornado. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado caused that damage , which has left the family to count their blessings, despite extensive damage to their home. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The Rackley family endures tremendous tragedy and heartbreak after a tornado ripped through their Missouri home on Friday, killing nine-year-old Annistyn and injuring her two younger sisters and parents. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the country's midsection. IDEAL OPORTUNIDAD DE INVERSION, CODIGO 4803 OPORTUNIDAD!! According to the NWS, that warning expired at 10:15 a.m. Later Monday morning, in parts of southeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, a Tornado watch was issued. The trees in the front yard were uprooted. ", "But Ava had been asking about her mother, 'Is mommy alive?'" And she sent me a Snapchat picture of the girls in the bathtub. They had an acre lot surrounded on three sides by a field. In this photo taken Dec. 10 photo provided by Sandra Hooker, Avalinn Rackley, 7, left, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. The other family members were injured, but survived. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. See Heartbreaking Photos of the Tornado Devastation in Kentucky, Illinois and More States, Remembering Victims of Deadly Tornado Outbreak: Navy Veteran, 'Loving' Grandma of 4 and More, Texas School Shooting: What We Know About the Victims, Jason Crabb Invites Kentucky Tornado Victim and Viral Piano Player Jordan Baize to Play the Opry, Mo. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. She told 'em yes. She texted back, and then she texted me again. Her mom and her dad encouraged her and supported her to live life to the full.". The other family members were injured, but survived. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Aunt shares tragic story of 9-year-old Missouri girl killed by tornado as mom fights for her life. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked Market data provided by Factset. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. ", "And then as she recovered, she said, 'Am I gonna die?' Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. The other family members were injured, but survived. Designed by, INVERSORES! From left, Annistyn Rackley with sisters Avalinn and Lani. Legal Statement. However, the entire Chicago area has seen heavy, on-and-off downpours throughout the morning. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". Get ready.' A heartbreaking photo shows a young girl sheltering in a bathtub with her sisters moments before she was killed by a tornado as devastating storms ripped across But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. Mike Parson's office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. Just before 10 a.m., a Tornado warning was issued for central DuPage County, "with a thunderstorm capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado over Warrenville and Meghan and Trey had discussed it. In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ", "There's very little left," she explains. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Ms Hooker. "I just ask everyone to pray that Meghan will wake up and come back to us," said Hooker. The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". 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Ava, 7, had broken vertebrae in her back and is expected to undergo spinal surgery Wednesday. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. Man Who Fatally Shot, Then Burned Bodies of Grandparents, Sister, and 3-Month-Old Gets 4 Life Terms, 2 on Hunting Trip Including Boy, 12 Found Dead as Family Searches for Dad After Tenn. Tornado, 5-Month-Old Baby Dies After Ky. Tornado Destroys Home, Parents Remain Hospitalized: 'They Lost Everything', These 4 Fla. 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Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Rackleys middle daughter, Ava, was seriously injured in the storm and had to undergo several spinal surgeries. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' The rain will subside in the evening, when the focus will shift to the wind, the NBC 5 Storm Team says, with strong gusts expected across most of the region. There's some good news, though: temperatures are expected to be nearly 15 degrees above average, with highs in the 50s. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. BRAGGADOCIO, MO. However, around 5 a.m. Monday, lightning, thunder and rain were widespread across the area, stretching from McHenry County to Central Cook and into Northwest Indiana. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Ms Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. Gov. Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, killing one of the children . West of St Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. Those included one in far western Joliet and one on the far north side of Naperville. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where they were found in the mud by first responders. MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Missouri family took a direct hit from the tornado on Dec. 10. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. "Then she said, 'Then I'll have to be the big sister to Lani.'". "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. She loved dancing.. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, steady, heavy rain is expected to continue developing throughout the morning, impacting roads and highways as commuters make their way to work. During surgery for deep lacerations to her abdomen, one of Meghan's lungs collapsed, then the other, and now she's breathing with the aid of a tracheotomy, her aunt says. Trey was released morning after the storm. And so here she is at 9, living a full life. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where So God gave us a miracle with Anni. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. 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