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It depends on the intensity of the tornado.

Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) can lift some small debris, such as shingles and small roof sections.

Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) can easily lift roofs and pieces of wood. Road vehicles may be tossed short distances. Some EF3 tornadoes have been know to lift trees into the air.

Violent tornadoes (EF4 and EF5) have been known to lift very large and heavy objects including trains, buildings, and heavy construction equipment.

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