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If you mean wind speeds, there have been.

On May 24, 2011 Doppler radar measured winds in a tornado to over 210 mph.

On April 26, 1991 Dopper radar measured winds in a tornado of at least 257 mph.

On May 3, 1999 Doppler radar measured the highest wind ever recorded in a tornado at 302 mph.

Aside from direct measurement, since the Enhanced Fujita scale was created in 2007 the U.S. has had seven tornadoes with winds estimated to be over 200 mph based on damage.

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How fast can a tornado go?

The fastest Tornado to have its recorded had winds of 301 mph, though others may have had higher winds, but not had them measured as such measurements are rare. Tornadoes typically have winds between 40 mph and 110 mph. In terms of traveling speed most tornadoes travel at 30 to 40 mph. Though some tornadoes are stationary and one was clocked at 73 mph.


How fast can a tornadoes winds move?

Tornado winds can reach speeds of up to 300 mph (480 km/h), making them one of the most destructive forces of nature. The highest wind speeds are typically found in the most intense tornadoes, known as EF5 tornadoes.


What is a tornadoes wind strength?

Tornadoes vary widely intensity. Winds can range from 65 mph to over 300 mph Most tornadoes are weak, with winds of 65 to 85 mph. The greatest amount of damage is caused by the strongest 5% of tornadoes, with winds over 135 mph. Fewer than .1% of tornadoes have winds over 200 mph.


How fast do tornadoes get?

Tornadoes can reach speeds of up to 300 mph (480 km/h), making them one of the fastest wind storms on Earth. The highest wind speeds are typically found in the most intense tornadoes, such as those rated EF4 or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.


What is the speed of the winds of most tornadoes?

An average tornado is probably a high-end EF0 to a low-end EF1, which would put winds in the range of 80 to 90 mph. However, the more destructive tornadoes which typically make it into the news are usually rated EF3 or higher, with winds over 135 mph.

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Are their tornadoes on Venus?

As far as we cal tell, there are no tornadoes on Venus. There are certainly high wind speeds, at higher altitudes, but no tornadoes.


How fast can a tornado go?

The fastest Tornado to have its recorded had winds of 301 mph, though others may have had higher winds, but not had them measured as such measurements are rare. Tornadoes typically have winds between 40 mph and 110 mph. In terms of traveling speed most tornadoes travel at 30 to 40 mph. Though some tornadoes are stationary and one was clocked at 73 mph.


What is fastest animal in the world land or sea?

While the cheetah has the reputation of being the fastest animal on land, both fish and birds have been clocked at higher speeds. The black marlin has been clocked at speeds up to 80 mph while the frigate bird can fly at 90 mph. The Peregrine falcon can dive at speeds close to 200 mph.


Do tornadoes have wind speeds of at least 119kmph?

No. 119 km/h is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane. Tornadoes can have winds higher or lower than that (EF0 tornado winds range from 105 to 137 km/h).


What is tornadoes most destructive features?

their wind speeds


How strong are most tornadoes?

Most tornadoes are classified as weak, with peak wind speeds ranging from 65 to 110 mph. However, some tornadoes can reach incredible strengths, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, classified as violent tornadoes.


Are lemurs fast?

Compared to humans, yes lemurs tend to be fast. However, no clocked speeds have been reported.


Can a wind speed be 100 miles per hour?

Yes. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and sometimes severe thunderstorms can produce 100 mph winds, which can cause severe damage. Sometimes winds may be much faster. Tornadic winds have been clocked at over 300 mph.


How strong do tornadoes get?

They can have wind speeds up to about 318 mph.


How come people are scared of tornadoes?

Tornadoes are very dangerouswith there wind speeds and they can kill people in a snap of a finger.


What animal is the fastest flyer 105 miles per hour?

The Spine-tailed Swift is the fastest flying bird. This Asian bird has been recorded at speeds up to 106 miles per hour. Note: Falcons have been clocked at higher speeds when diving from high altitudes but never in level flight.


Tornadoes can spin up to how many miles per hour?

Tornadoes can spin at speeds ranging from around 100 to 300 miles per hour, with the strongest tornadoes capable of reaching speeds over 300 mph.