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Waterspouts can be dangerous but it would be very unusual for one to reach EF5 strength.
There are two types of waterspout: tornadic waterspouts and fair weather waterspouts.
Fair weather waterspouts are the more common variety by far. They form from convection over a warm body of water. They are weaker than true tornadoes, rarely exceeding EF1 strength. They rarely cause damage, but they can be dangerous to people in boats.
Tornadic waterspouts are simply tornadoes that happen to be on a body of water. They can be just as strong and just as dangerous as regular tornadoes. One reaching EF5 strength would still be unusual. EF5 tornadoes are rare as it is. It so happens that the regions (at least in the U.S.) where violent tornadoes are most common don't have many large bodies of water. Occasionally, though, a violent tornado has crossed a lake or river and briefly become a waterspout of sorts.
What else can I help you with?
Is there such thing called an ef5 hurricane?
No. EF5 is a rating used for tornadoes, not hurricanes. Tornadoes in the United States and, as of 2013, Canada are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with ratings from EF0 to EF5. EF5 is the highest and rarest intensity rating. Hurricanes are rated on a different scale, called the Saffir-Simpson scale, which ranges from category 1 to category 5, with 5 being the highest and rarest rating as well.
Did Ada Oklahoma ever have an F5 or EF5 tornado before?
No. There have been no F5 tornadoes recorded in or near Ada.
Have F5 tornadoes touched down in Georgia?
To date the have been no F5 or EF5 tornadoes in Georgia, though it has had a few F4 and EF4 tornadoes. However, one tornado is worth noting. The Rainsville, Alabama EF5 tornado of April 27, 2011 moved into Georgia where it caused some damage, however the only EF5 damage occurred in Alabama. Damage in Georgia was no higher than EF1 as the tornado was near the end of its life cycle when it crossed the state line. As such, it does not count as an EF5 for Georgia.
What is the name of the scale used to measure hurricanes and tornadoes?
Hurricanes and tornadoes are rated on different scales. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale from category 1 to category 5. Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale (formerly the Fujita scale) from EF0 to EF5.
On the Richter scale how big was the biggest tornado?
The Richter scale is for earthquakes, not tornadoes. Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale. The largest tornado ever recorded was the 2.6 mile wide monster that hit near El Reno, Oklahoma in 2013. However, size does not necessarily correspond to a tornado's rating. Ratings are based on the severity of the damage a tornado inflicts. The El Reno tornado was officially rated EF3 but there are some indicators that it may have reached EF5 intensity, the highest rating possible.
What are the most dangerous tornadoes?
The most dangerous tornadoes are those rated F5 or EF5. Perhaps the most dangerous situation is that of a large, fast-moving EF5 tornado that is obscured by rain and/or clouds. These factors have contributed to very high death tolls in some tornadoes.
What can happen in an f5?
I'm sure as you know, EF5 tornadoes are the strongest most dangerous tornadoes on the Earth. EF5 tornadoes can blow away a house in a couple seconds and the damage from an EF5 can be pretty horrifying. The only thing left after a tornado, like that, goes by would just be the foundation so that's is pretty bad. Look up tornadoes on Wikipedia and you will see pictures from what the different tornadoes could do
How many EF5 tornadoes hit the us in 2011?
There were 6 EF5 tornadoes in the U.S. in 2011. This ties the record set back in 1974.
Can Tornadoes including the EF5 Tornadoes go over the water?
Yes. Tornadoes, regardless of strength, can go over water without being significantly affected. There have been at least 2 cases of F5 tornadoes crossing the Mississippi river.
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 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.
How bad can tornadoes get what category?
The highest rating a tornado can attain is EF5. Tornadoes this strong will wipe well-constructed houses clean off their foundations. Tornadoes rated EF4 and EF5 are often quite large and can completely destroy towns and neighborhoods.
Is EF5 the second dangerous tornado?
No. EF5 is the strongest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita and therefore the most dangerous type.
Can Kentucky have an EF5 tornado?
Yes, it has had F5 tornadoes in the past.
What type of tornadoes are responsible for the most deaths?
mostly an EF5 tornado and sometimes EF3 or EF4 tornadoes
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.
What are some F5 tornadoes?
The most recent ten F5/EF5 tornadoes are:Moore/Oklahoma City F5 of May 3, 1999Greensburg, KS EF5 of May 4, 2007Elie, MB F5 of June 22, 2007Parkersburg, IA EF5 of May 25, 2008Philadelphia, MS EF5 of April 27, 2011Hackleburg, AL EF5 of April 27, 2011Smithville, MS EF5 of April 27, 2011Rainsville, AL EF5 of April 27, 2011Joplin, Missouri EF5 of May 22, 2011Piedmont/El Reno, OK EF5 of May 24, 2011
