Top 10 Storm Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: An early film about a hurricane, focusing on the aftermath and the human drama that unfolds as survivors deal with the devastation.

Fact: This film was one of the first to use real footage of a hurricane, captured during the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane in Florida.

Description: A storm chaser and his estranged wife team up to deploy a new tornado tracking device during a severe outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Fact: The film used real footage of tornadoes and employed a team of meteorologists to ensure the tornado scenes were as realistic as possible.

Description: While not exclusively about storms, this film features a massive tsunami caused by a comet strike, showcasing the aftermath of such an event.

Fact: The film was released the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster movies.

Description: During a massive flood in a small town, an armored car driver must protect his cargo from thieves amidst rising waters and a relentless storm.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank to simulate the flooding, making it one of the most expensive films of its time due to the elaborate set.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the crew of the Andrea Gail as they encounter the "perfect storm" of 1991, a combination of weather systems that created one of the most destructive storms in history.

Fact: The film was shot on a real fishing boat, and the actors underwent extensive training to handle the vessel. The storm scenes were created using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A climate scientist tries to save his son as a series of extreme weather events, including super storms, plunge the world into a new ice age.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual effects. It was one of the first major films to address climate change.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the 1952 Coast Guard rescue mission during a nor'easter storm, where a small crew braved the elements to save the crew of a tanker split in two.

Fact: The movie was filmed in Massachusetts, where the actual event took place, and used real Coast Guard boats for authenticity.

Description: A group of storm chasers, a father, and his sons find themselves in the path of multiple tornadoes, capturing the events on film.

Fact: The film used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create realistic tornado scenes, with some scenes shot in real storm conditions.

Description: Thieves plan to rob a U.S. Treasury facility during a Category 5 hurricane, but their plan goes awry as the storm intensifies.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, where they built a massive set to simulate the storm's effects, including a wind tunnel for the hurricane scenes.

Description: A TV movie about the 1982 rescue of the crew of the SS Pendleton, a tanker that broke apart during a storm off Cape Cod.

Fact: This film inspired the later feature film "The Finest Hours," though it focuses more on the Coast Guard's perspective.