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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.
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What is the highest tornado category?
The highest category tornado is a F5 or EF5
How strong was xenia tornado?
The Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974 was an F5, the strongest category of tornado.
What is the most powerful type of tornado called?
The most powerful category of tornado is F5 on the Fujita scale or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Which is stronger an F5 tornado or a category 5 hurricane?
In terms of wind speed an EF5 tornado (estimated winds over 200mph, formerly 261-318) is stronger than a category 5 hurricane (over 155 mph). But overall a category 5 hurricane releases more energy.
What is the most dangerous category of a tornado and why?
The most dangerous category of tornado is EF5. It is the most dangerous because it is the strongest and the most destructive level of tornado. In an EF5 tornado well built houses will be completely blown away and disintegrate, so even being in the basement does not guarantee survival. These tornadoes produce large debris flying at high speeds that will result in serious injury or death if it strikes a person.
What is the highest tornado category?
The highest category tornado is a F5 or EF5
What is the rate of the tornado in Greensberg?
The Greensburg tornado was an EF5, the strongest category of tornado.
Is there a category six tornado?
No. The highest rating a tornado can get is F5 or EF5.
Category of storm is The Waco Tornado?
The Waco tornado of 1953 was an F5.
How strong was xenia tornado?
The Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974 was an F5, the strongest category of tornado.
What is the pressure of a tornado?
No one really know pressure can vary for the type or category of a tornado.
What category is the most dangerous tornado?
EF5, Enhanced Fujita scale category 5.
What is 250mph in kmph?
402kph.
An incredibly intense tornado has what for scale number?
The tornado generally describes as incredible is the F5 category.
What category is the Waco tornado?
The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 was rated F5.
What is the deadliest type or tornado?
The deadliest category of tornado is F5. They have the highest death rate per storm.
What type of tornado is the most damaging?
The F5 (or EF5 as of February 2007) tornado is the most damaging category.
