You know, been thru tornado (direct hit) and several hurricanes now. While a direct hit from a tornado is a big deal, I think I would prefer to take my chances with tornados. It’s easier to avoid them, since your chances of actually getting hit is smaller. Wilma was a pain in the rear end (no electricity for about 2 weeks). Just a thought. :)
East coast - went through hurricane Agnes when I was little. The only thing sticking up out of the water was the tip of our roof. Parents lost everything. When the water went down, there was stinky mud all over.