Gordo family plans to keep a special piece of their home after tornado

Gordo family plans to keep a special piece of their home after tornado

GORDO, AL. (WCBI) – On March 15, 2025, an EF-2 tornado hit the town of Gordo. The storm left around 20 buildings in ruins, including homes and businesses. Kristi Pate was home with her two sons when she saw the line headed toward her town. “I immediately got the boys, got them to put shoes on and clothes on, and we got in the closet,” Kristi said. “And it wasn’t but like a minute or two later we could hear the winds just get stronger and stronge…