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It depends. A tornado is defined as a "violently rotating column of air" and most people would consider any tornado a violent event. However, in discussing tornado strength, a violent tornado is one of EF4 or EF5 intensity. Less than 1% of tornadoes recieve such ratings.

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Are most tornadoes violent?

All tornadoes are considered a violent weather events in general terms. However, less than 1% of tornadoes attain a violent rating of EF4 or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale.


Are 50 percent of tornadoes considered violent?

No, about 1% percent of tornadoes are rated as violent EF4 or EF5). About 75-80% of tornadoes are rated as weak (EF0 or EF1).


What percent of all tornadoes earn a violent ranking on the fujita scale?

Less than 1% of tornadoes earn a violent rating (F4 or F5) on the Fujita Scale. The same applies the the Enhanced Fujita scale with EF4 and EF5 tornadoes.


What percentage of tornadoes are considered to be strong?

A tornado is considered strong if it is rated F2 or F3 while F4 and F5 tornadoes are rated as violent. About 10% of tornadoes are rated as strong while fewer than 1% are rated as violent.


Contains the most violent of all winds?

Tornadoes are considered the most violent of all winds, with wind speeds that can exceed 300 miles per hour. These fast-moving columns of air can cause significant damage and destruction in their path.


Are hurricanes and tornadoes considered storms?

Yes, Hurricanes and tornadoes are the two most violent types of storm on earth.


What year had the most violent tornadoes?

The year with the most violent tornadoes on record was 1974, with a total of 36 tornadoes rated as violent.


How many tornadoes are violent?

A tornado is defined as a "violently rotating column of air." However, a violent tornado is generally considered one rated F4 or F5 an which case, then less than 1 percent of tornadoes are rated as violent.


Is there any extreme tornadoes?

It depends on what you mean by extreme. Tornadoes of EF4 and EF5 tornadoes, however are often referred to as violent tornadoes. These account for about 1% of all tornadoes.


Which tornados occur most often weak strong or violent?

Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) are by far the most common accounting for 89% of all tornadoes. Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) are next, accounting for about 10% of tornadoes. Finally come violent (EF4 and EF5) tornadoes, which account for less than 1% of all tornadoes.


Do tornadoes happen in every state?

Yes in every state. Not all states have violent tornadoes but all states have reported at least a few weak tornadoes, even Alaska and Hawaii.


When do most violent tornadoes happen?

Most violent tornadoes (F4 and F5) occur in the months of March-June.