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  1. Enhanced Fujita scale - Wikipedia

    The Enhanced Fujita scale (abbreviated EF-Scale) is a scale that rates tornado intensity based on the severity of the damage a tornado causes. It is used in the United States, Brazil and …

  2. The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) - National Weather Service

    When tornado-related damage is surveyed, it is compared to a list of Damage Indicators (DIs) and Degrees of Damage (DoD) which help estimate better the range of wind speeds the tornado …

  3. Tornado Scale - The Enhanced Fujita Scale | TornadoFacts.net

    Learn about the Enhanced Fujita Scale and the Fujita Scale.

  4. What’s the difference between an F4 tornado and an EF4 tornado?

    Apr 30, 2024 · On April 27, the town of Marietta, Oklahoma was hit by a tornado. That tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF4. Its approximate peak winds clocked in at 165 – …

  5. What Is an EF4 Tornado and How Much Damage Does It Cause?

    Dec 4, 2025 · Define the EF4 tornado classification, its wind speeds (166-200 mph), and the catastrophic damage criteria used by meteorologists.

  6. The Enhanced Fujita Scale: A Tornado Rating System

    Mar 12, 2025 · EF4 Typical Observations: Devastating damage. Well-constructed houses and whole frame houses completely leveled; cars thrown and small missiles generated. EF5 …

  7. Ef4 Tornado Guide: Damage, Speed, Safety Tips, & History

    Jan 13, 2025 · EF4 tornadoes, generating wind speeds of 166-200 mph, represent approximately 2% of all recorded tornado events. These catastrophic storms cause extensive structural …

  8. List of F4, EF4, and IF4 tornadoes - Wikipedia

    This is a list of tornadoes which have been officially or unofficially labeled as F4, EF4, IF4, or an equivalent rating. These scales – the Fujita scale, the Enhanced Fujita scale, the International …

  9. Understanding the EF (Enhanced Fujita Scale) Used For Tornadoes

    EF4 (166-200 mph): Devastating damage takes place, with well-constructed houses being leveled, structures with weak foundations blown away, and cars thrown.

  10. Enhanced Fujita Scale

    Values on the Enhanced Fujita Scale are stated as “EF numbers,” from EF0 to EF5. Each value is associated with a range of wind speeds as shown in the table below. To avoid giving the …