The Fujita scale ranged from F0 having max gusts of <73 mph, F1 of 73-112 mph, F2 with 113-157 mph, F3 with 158-206 mph, F4 with 207-260 mph, and finally, F5, indicating speeds of up to 261-318 mph.

Ever wonder how big tornadoes can get? Today, we're comparing the scale of the largest tornadoes ever to carve their way across Earth. Including one that caused nearly $1 Billion in damages. And ...

The tornado that pummeled through west-central Mississippi on Friday was large, destructive — and exceptionally rare. It caused at least 25 deaths in the state along a path of 59.4 miles ...

The scale does not take the tornado’s size, duration, or radar wind speeds into account. The EF Scale replaced the original F scale in 2007 and has been used ever since.

The scale assigns a number from zero to five based on wind estimates and damage. The violent and deadly twister that leveled Rolling Fork, Mississippi, this weekend clocked in as a rare EF4 ...

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The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the United States, particularly when it comes to the most extreme events, according to new research.

A study reports observations of tornado wind speed and size that show stronger and wider tornadoes than previous damage-based estimates indicated. Ratings of tornado intensity and estimates of ...

Indonesia was struck by a tornado of a scale previously unrecorded in the country that injured at least 33 people and damaged buildings, government officials said.

Pearce explained the process relies on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, developed from Ted Fujita’s work in the 1970s, and updated in 2007. It uses damage indicators like homes, trees, and utility ...