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Damage from tornadoes is assessed by engineers and meteorologists, who assign wind speed estimates based on the severity of damage and the type and quality of structure impacted. The wind speed estimates are then used to assign a rating, which can range from EF0 at the weakest to EF5 at the strongest.

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