‘Get Right with God’: Student Miraculously Survives Being Sucked From Car by EF-3 Tornado
By Eric Thompson
When 26-year-old graduate student Alexis Hasty was ripped from her vehicle by a violent EF-3 tornado near Perkins, Oklahoma, the odds of survival were dismal. Flung nearly 100 feet across a field by 136 mph winds, Hasty emerged bloodied and battered—but alive. Her remarkable escape has now become a powerful testimony of God’s protection in the midst of chaos.
The harrowing event took place on April 30 as a series of deadly storms tore through central Oklahoma, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Hasty, a student at the University of Central Oklahoma, was driving home during the storm when her car was overtaken by the powerful twister. Without warning, she was ejected from the vehicle and left lying in a field, her body covered in cuts, bruises, and a fractured vertebra.
“I knew I was going to die,” Hasty recalled in an emotional interview. “But I also knew I was in God’s hands.”
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and were stunned to find Hasty conscious. She was taken to the hospital where doctors treated her injuries. Although she suffered a fractured T-11 vertebra and lacerations requiring staples, her survival was considered by many to be nothing short of a miracle.
Video footage of the destruction shows vehicles tossed like toys, buildings reduced to rubble, and trees snapped in half. Hasty’s red car was later discovered completely totaled, with the passenger side door ripped away and shattered glass coating the interior.
Yet amid the wreckage, Hasty’s response was not one of despair—but of divine gratitude. In a video posted by CBN News, she said, “God gave me a second chance. He gave me a miracle.” Her message to others is direct and urgent: “Get right with God.”
Her testimony has since gone viral, resonating with Christians across the nation who see her survival as a stark reminder of both the power of God and the uncertainty of life. “The Lord’s mercy and grace was poured out that day,” Hasty said. “I should be dead. But I’m not, and that’s not luck. That’s the Lord.”
According to meteorologists, EF-3 tornadoes carry wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph, strong enough to destroy well-built homes and lift vehicles into the air. Survivors of such direct encounters are rare. That’s why Hasty’s survival has captivated so many.
But for believers, her story is about more than meteorological anomalies or survival statistics. It’s about the spiritual awakening that can follow tragedy. Hasty now speaks openly about how the experience shook her and reaffirmed her faith. “This was God telling me that He’s still in control. It doesn’t matter what the forecast says—His plan prevails.”
Her mother, Shannon, said the family is still in awe. “I fell to my knees when I heard what had happened. But the peace of God came over me when I heard her voice.” Shannon believes the prayers of friends and family made all the difference. “This wasn’t just a rescue—it was divine intervention.”
Even seasoned first responders were moved by Hasty’s resilience and resolve. “We’ve seen a lot of devastation,” one officer said anonymously. “But to see someone literally thrown from their car by a tornado and survive—it’s humbling. There’s no other word for it.”
Oklahoma is no stranger to tornadoes. Known as part of “Tornado Alley,” the state averages over 50 twisters annually. But each storm brings its own unique tragedies and, occasionally, astonishing stories of survival. In Hasty’s case, faith is not just a part of the story—it is the story.
Some have suggested that Hasty’s message is a wake-up call for a generation increasingly disconnected from spiritual truths. As culture leans further into secularism, her bold declaration—“Get right with God”—cuts through the noise with the clarity of conviction. Her story serves as a reminder that no political solution or social program can offer the peace and security found in Christ alone.
In the days since the storm, Hasty has received messages from across the country. Many say her story has inspired them to reexamine their own faith. Churches in Oklahoma and beyond have shared her video testimony during services. “People need to hear that God is still working,” one pastor noted.
While she still faces a long road to physical recovery, Hasty says her spiritual recovery has already begun. “I don’t think I’ll ever be the same,” she said. “I have a renewed purpose now—to share the love and power of God with as many people as I can.”
Her words are not just a reflection of a near-death experience—they’re a warning. “Tomorrow isn’t promised,” she said. “Don’t wait. Get right with God today.”
As storms continue to sweep across the nation, both literally and figuratively, the message from this Oklahoma survivor rings loud and clear. Faith is not just a comfort in hard times—it’s the anchor that saves.