Tornado Ranking System Jun 2026

Peels surfaces off some roofs; some damage to gutters or siding; branches broken off trees. EF1 86–110 mph

Understanding the Tornado Ranking System: From Fujita to Enhanced Fujita tornado ranking system

It is a common misconception that a machine measured the wind speed. The wind speeds in the EF scale are . When you see a news report saying "The tornado had 170 mph winds," they usually mean "The damage suggests the winds were around 170 mph." Peels surfaces off some roofs; some damage to

In February 2007, the United States officially adopted the . This updated version was designed to be much more precise. Peels surfaces off some roofs