Tornado Shelter
Reliable, Cost-Effective, Safe.
Choose the Practical Tornado Shelter
At Stormbox, our mission is to help protect people from the fury of Mother Nature — and we believe the best way to do that is to provide quality tornado shelter options at an affordable price. There’s no need to dig out, pour, and install an expensive storm cellar for your residential, commercial, or government property. Stormbox offers above-ground tornado shelters that offer highly effective protection for you and your local community at a fraction of the cost. Keep reading to learn more or reach out to our team at Stormbox today to get started with your free quote.
Stormbox Tornado Shelter Safety Features:
They are professionally engineered to withstand tests like the Debris Impact Test at the National Wind Institute at TX Tech.
We provide community storm shelters all throughout the United States and commonly throughout Tornado & Dixie Alley.
Our above-ground shelter options are incredibly affordable.
The community storm shelters are built to withstand category 5 hurricane and EF-5 tornado forces.
Contact Stormbox today to learn more about our tornado shelters.
Why Choose Stormbox For Your Tornado Shelter Needs?
At Stormbox, we have been doing our best to protect residents in Tornado Alley and across the United States for many years. We have years of experience providing tornado shelters and have practically seen it all. You can trust that when you work with us, we have our process down pat and everything will go smoothly and quickly within a time frame that works for you.
It’s also worth mentioning that we provide our clients with tremendous value. Our tornado shelters cost significantly less than other options that provide the exact same protection rating. Finding EF5-rated tornado shelters built to withstand wind speeds of more than 250 MPH can be difficult. That’s why we started Stormbox — to give greater access to reliable tornado shelter for residents, businesses, and governments.
Contact us at Stormbox today to have your tornado storm shelter ready to go in as little as two weeks!
Stormbox Tornado Shelter Cost
Since we serve a variety of industries and people across the entire United States, it is nearly impossible to give one standardized rate for each of our three storm shelter options. Factors like distance shipped, installation location, necessary prep work, and aspects of the installation process are all major variables that can impact the price point. That’s why our team happily offers free quotes. We work with you directly to give you an accurate price representation before any work is started. Getting a free custom quote is the best way for you to get the pricing information you need to move forward.
10’ Portable Tornado Shelter
- Accommodates up to 14 people
- Available for short-term or long-term rental
- Excellent options for:
- Construction sites
- Oil rigs and drill sites
- Festivals
- Seasonal businesses
- Mobile businesses
- Dimensions: 8’ wide x 8’-6” tall x 10’ long (80 square feet)
- ADA-accessible
- Meets or exceeds FEMA 361 and ICC 500 specifications
- Wall sections and doors successfully passed Texas Tech Wind Research Institute simulated tornado missile impact test
- Rated to withstand winds upwards of 250 MPH
10’ Tornado Shelter
- Accommodates up to 14 people in one unit
- Dimensions: 8’ wide x 8’-6” tall x 10’ long (80 square feet)
- ADA-accessible
- Meets or exceeds FEMA 361 and ICC 500 specifications
- Wall sections and doors successfully passed Texas Tech Wind Research Institute simulated tornado missile impact test
- Rated to withstand wind speeds of 250 MPH
Built with the following steel specifications: All structural steel plates and angles are ASTM grade A36 Steel. Rectangular steel tubes are ASTM grade A500. All structural steel tubing has ¼” thick walls. All welds are inspected by a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). All inspections meet IBC Ref:1704.3.1.
20’ Tornado Shelter
- Accommodates up to 27 people
- Dimensions: 8’ wide x 8’-6” tall x 20’ long (160 square feet)
- ADA-accessible
- Meets or exceeds FEMA 361 and ICC 500 specifications
- Wall sections and doors successfully passed Texas Tech Wind Research Institute simulated tornado missile impact test
- Rated to withstand wind speeds of 250 MPH
Built with the following steel specifications: All structural steel plates and angles are ASTM grade A36 Steel. Rectangular steel tubes are ASTM grade A500. All structural steel tubing has ¼” thick walls. All welds are inspected by a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). All inspections meet IBC Ref: 1704.3.1.
40’ Tornado Shelter
- Accommodates up to 49 people in one unit
- Dimensions: 8’ wide x 8’-6” tall x 40’ long (320 square feet)
- ADA-accessible
- Meets or exceeds FEMA 361 and ICC 500 specifications
- Wall sections and doors successfully passed Texas Tech Wind Research Institute simulated tornado missile impact test
- Rated to withstand wind speeds of 250 MPH
Built with the following steel specifications: All structural steel plates and angles are ASTM grade A36 Steel. Rectangular steel tubes are ASTM grade A500. All structural steel tubing has ¼” thick walls. All welds are inspected by a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). All inspections meet IBC Ref: 1704.3.1.
How Long Does Installation Take?
At Stormbox, we value and respect your time. That’s why we make every effort to do things right the first time in a manner that works with your timeline. In most cases, your tornado shelter installation will be complete in about two weeks. While each and every project differs and may present different challenges, installation is almost always done in two weeks or less. Many of our competitors can take a month or even multiple months to set up your shelter! Our team aims to help get you and your community protected as soon as possible.
Common Industries We Serve
Practically any business, community, or government entity can benefit from a Stormbox tornado shelter — especially those who live in areas prone to severe storms like tornadoes and hurricanes. But, there are a few industries and organizations that we work with more often than others. Stormbox tornado shelters are often a perfect fit for:
- Schools
- Municipals
- Industrial
- Oil and Gas
- Military
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Offices
- Commercial Buildings
- And More!
Are you interested in seeing if your office, school, or other community is a good fit for a Stormbox tornado shelter? Contact us today! We’re happy to answer any and all questions and get you started with a complimentary custom quote.