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It varies. Based on data from the past 62 years the average F5 tornado kills 22 people. However, the F5 tornadoes in this time period had death tolls ranging from 0 to 158. The deadliest F5 tornado in U.S. history killed 695 people.
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How many people did the most powerful tornado kill?
There is no way of knowing for certain what the most powerful tornado was. Once a tornado reaches F5 strength it is difficult to tell whether or not it was stronger than any other F5. The tornado with the strongest recorded winds, the OKC area tornado of May 3, 1999 killed 36. However, other F5 tornadoes that did not have their winds measured may have been stronger.
Can an F5 tornado be dangerous?
Any tornado can be dangerous. An F5 tornado is extremely dangerous. Hit by the full force of an F5 tornado, even the strongest houses will be swept away. Many F5 tornadoes are quite large, capable of leveling whole neighborhoods and killing dozens in a matter of minutes.
How many deaths were there when Elie F5 tornado occurred?
There were a total of 158 deaths when the Elie F5 tornado occurred on June 22, 2007.
When and where was the first officially recorded F5 tornado in the U.S.?
The first officially recorded F5 tornado was recorded in Waco, Texas. It happened on May 11, 1953. 114 people were killed in the F5 tornado. Ratings prior to 1950 are not official.
Can you have an F5 tornado in Denver?
It is unlikely. There has never been a recorded F5 tornado in Colorado.
Has Florida ever had an F5 or EF5 tornado?
No. Florida has never recorded an F5 or EF5 tornado.
How do F5 tornadoes form from a F1 tornado?
Tornadoes fluctuate in intensity. An F5 tornado is only at F5 strength for part of the time it is on the ground.
What was the most recent F5 tornado?
The most recent F5/EF5 tornado was the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013.
Where has an F5 tornado happened in the whole world?
There have been many F5 tornadoes. See the link below for a list.
What is the rarest tornado?
The rarest rating for a tornado is F5.
What is the scale of the Waco tornado?
The Waco tornado was an F5.
In an F5 tornado how many people die?
It varies. There have been F5 tornadoes that haven't killed anyone and there have been a few that have killed hundreds. The average, though, since 1950 is about 23.
