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Potentially. A violent tornado in New York City would be very destructive. However, of the tornadoes that have struck the city, all but one have been weak (F0-F1), with another being marginally significant (F2). Violent (F4-F5) tornadoes are extremely rare in the northeastern United States.
What else can I help you with?
What classification would a tornado with the fastest known wind speeds be given?
A tornado with the fastest known wind speeds would be classified as an EF5 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. EF5 tornadoes have estimated wind speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and cause extreme damage.
Can a tornado disintegrate a body?
Yes, a tornado's extreme wind speeds and debris can cause significant damage to a body. However, disintegration is unlikely as the body would typically be scattered rather than completely reduced to particles.
Can a tornado knock down a mausoleum?
Yes, a tornado can potentially knock down a mausoleum due to its extreme winds and destructive power. The strength and size of the tornado, as well as the construction materials and design of the mausoleum, will determine the extent of damage.
What category is a 250mph tornado?
There is no "category" for winds in a tornado. Tornadoes are measured by the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which simply is a rating based on the amount of damage done. It ranges from weakest EF-0, to strongest EF-5....250mph winds are "capable" of producing EF-5 damage, should it move over certain sturdy structures. However, a tornado over an open field with 250mph will not get an EF-5 rating because it has no sturdy structures for it to damage. Tornadoes are rated after the fact based on the amount of damage done. So while a 250mph wind "could" produce EF-5 damage, it's got to move over the right structures for that damage to be realized and the tornado given that rating.
What if a tornado was in a wide open space with nothing around?
This happens fairly often. Such a tornado would be recorded if someone observed it, but there would be no damage. Such a tornado would be rated EF0.
What would the roof estimate be for my house that survived a recent tornado?
The roof estimation of damage could be calculated by your insurance company. I would contact them so they may send an adjustor who could better determine the exact amount of damage.
Would low pressure tornado cause buildings to explode as the tornado passes overhead?
No. This was once believed but has since been disproven. The pressure drop inside a tornado is insufficient to cause significant damage. Damage is caused instead by the wind in the tornado and debris carried by it. Even in a tornado of moderate intensity, this damage would put enough holes in a building to equalize pressure rather quickly.
What is the rating of a tornado traveling through a cornfield?
A tornado that stays in a field would be rated EF0 as currently there is no Standford for rating tornado damage to crops.
Will a tornado damage a tank?
The tornado would not directly damage a tank. However, debris that the tornado is throwing around might. Storms have been known to impale metal signs into concrete. Any object with enough force behind it could damage the tank.
Would a tornado do more damage than a hurricane?
No. A hurricane will produce more damage overall because it affects a larger area, though on a localized scale the damage from a tornado is often more severe.
How is the damage caused by a tornado measured?
Engineers examine the damage, taking into account the type of structure and the quality of construction, and estimate what wind speeds would be needed to cause that damage. That wind speed is then used to assign a rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale. The highest-rated damage on the tornado's path will be the tornado's rating.
Are you covered for tornado damage even thou your policy does not have hurricane insurance for your home.?
Your policy will not specifically say it covers "hurricane" or "tornado" damage. If if covers wind, then your loss would be covered.
