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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Cape Coral residents received only moments’ notice – and sometimes no advance notice – of Saturday’s devastating EF2 tornado. With a 6:45 p.m. touchdown in southwest Cape Coral, the ...

Why the Plevna tornado took days to rate: Damage, not size, determines EF scale Kate Devine May 21, 2025 Updated May 21, 2025 ...

KAKE via CNN Newsource It took several days for meteorologists to officially rate the tornado that tore through south-central Kansas By CNN Newsource Published May 23, 2025 10:59 AM ...