Most of these tornadoes occurred prior to 1950, before tornadoes were rated according to standardized damage assessments, and their unofficial classifications as F5/EF5/T10+ or …

A tornado rated an F5 had winds great than 261 MPH. The damage from a F5 tornado is incredible, automobiles become flying missles that can be thrown over 110 yards.

F5 tornadoes are among the most powerful and destructive tornadoes on the Fujita scale, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph. These violent storms are often associated with severe …

Environment Canada rated the tornado F5 after viewing a video of a well-built home being lofted into the air before disintegrating. This is the first and only tornado in Canada to recieve an F5 …

Explore U.S. tornado data (1950-2025) organized by intensity rating. From the common but minor EF0 tornadoes to the rare but catastrophic EF5 events, discover patterns and statistics across …

This is a list of tornadoes which have been officially or unofficially labeled as F5, EF5, IF5, T10-T11, the highest possible ratings on the various tornado intensity scales.

This is a map and list of tornadoes since 1950 which the National Weather Service has rated F5 (before 2007) or EF5 (equivalent, 2007 onward, the most intense damage category on the …

Aug 25, 2025 · As of January 2025, the United States has gone over 11 years without the occurrence of a tornado rated enhanced Fujita 5 scale (EF5) on the EF scale, constituting the …

The old scale lists an F5 tornado as wind speeds of 261–318 mph (420–512 km/h), while the new scale lists an EF5 as a tornado with winds above 200 mph (322 km/h), found to be sufficient to …

Dec 18, 2025 · Tornadoes that are intense enough to warrant an F4/EF4 or F5/EF5 rating are classified as "violent." Fortunately, these tornadoes are extremely rare, accounting for only …