Two decades on, the memories of Greensburg's darkest moments are still painfully fresh.

On May 4, 2007, an EF-5 tornado destroyed 95% of the small town in Kiowa County, Kansas, killing 10 people and injuring over 60 others.

Dea and Tom Corns lost their home in the tornado and can still recall that horrifying day.

"It sounded like there was a helicopter inside the house, just ripping everything to shreds," Dea Corns said.

Although fate dealt Greensburg a cruel blow, it also gave residents an opportunity. In the heart of deep red Kansas, the town went green. Today, 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy and many of its roofs are lined with solar panels.

"Now we are a story about a resilient, rural community that came back better and stronger," Dea Corns said.

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