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In terms of strength, any F5 or EF5 tornado warrants a look as to whether it might be the strongest, as such a rating puts them in the top 0.05%. A few particular ones stand out, however.
- The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925 had the longest damage path and fastest forward speed of any tornado ever recorded and is also the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Although detailed damage surveys did not exist back then, the widespread F5 damage indicates an extremely violent tornado.
- The Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974 was one of the most destructive and intense tornadoes in U.S. history and the worst of the infamous Super Outbreak.
- The Jarrell Texas tornado of May 27, 1997 produced the most severe tornado damage ever seen, though this may be partially due to the tornado's slow forward speed, which resulted in it staying over one place for a long time.
- The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999 had the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth at 302 mph. However, it is impossible to say whether the other tornadoes listed might have been stronger as they never had their winds measured. Additionally, this wind speed gust was about 100 feet of the ground. Winds at ground level are unknown.
What else can I help you with?
Do tornadoes have the fastest wind speeds?
The strongest tornadoes do, yes. In some cases tornadoes can produce winds over 300 mph. No other storm on earth can match that.
Are tornadoes gentle?
No. Tornadoes are violent whirlwinds. The strongest of tornadoes produce damage comparable in severity to that of an atomic bomb.
Is a tornado the largest and strongest storm?
The strongest tornadoes produce the fastest winds of any storm on earth, but tornadoes are small compared to most storms.
Do hurricanes tornadoes or cyclones produce the strongest winds?
There is some overlap, especially considering that a hurricane is a kind of cyclone. However, in the most extreme cases, the most violent tornadoes produce far stronger winds than the strongest hurricanes.
Where is the tallest tornado?
Very powerful tornadoes are often about 20,000 feet tall.
Is a tornado the largest and strongest?
The very strongest of tornadoes (those rated EF5) have the strongest winds of any storm on Earth. But compared to other storms tornadoes are fairly small, rarely over a mile wide.
Which has higher wind speed hurricanes or tornadoes?
There is actually a good deal of overlap. The winds of most hurricanes and tornadoes and hurricanes fall into the same range. However, the strongest tornadoes have faster winds than the strongest hurricanes.
Which storm has the strongest fastest winds tornado hurricane or thunderstorm?
Both are, but it is probably more likely with a tornado.
What is the windiest thing on earth besides tornadoes?
Outside of tornadoes the strongest winds on earth occur in hurricanes.
The strongest tornado have winds over?
The very strongest of tornadoes have winds over 300mph (480 km/h).
Does the fujita scale have some to do with tornadoes?
Yes. The Fujita scale is used to rate tornadoes based on the severity of the damage they inflict. There are six intensity levels ranging from F0 at the weakest to F5 at the strongest.
Where are the strongest tornados usually reported?
The strongest tornadoes are reported in the Midwestern United States, in the area known as Tornado Alley.
