This tornado remains the only F5/EF5 rated tornado documented in the United States during the month of August. The tornado had low clouds and rain surrounding it, making it difficult to see.

Since 1973, tornado intensity has been ranked on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale of storm damage, from weak (EF0 and EF1) to strong (EF2 and EF3) to violent (EF4 and EF5). The wind speeds ...

Joplin’s experience with the devastating 2011 tornado and its recovery with the help of thousands from around the country and ...

Fortunately the damage was primarily to trees. Tornadoes are ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which goes from EF0 to EF5. Since both of the tornadoes was below 85 mph experts classify them as EF0.

Violent tornadoes — those rated F4/EF4 and F5/EF5 — are much rarer. Only 89 such tornadoes were reported during the same time period, accounting for 0.9% of all tornadoes. In fact, only six ...

Each vortex had its own disposition and energy, starting and ending with two variations of the most deadly and destructive types of tornadoes, EF5's. “Each of the six tornadoes in the film has ...

Advancements in drone technology is helping local law enforcement keep people safe at the state fair. The Applied Aviation ...

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch went to Moore to see the basketball courts rebuilt by the OKC Thunder and OG&E.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the Upper Midwest and eastern portions of the central and southern Plains, bringing the risk of tornadoes, the Storm Prediction ...

Above: Damage from an F4 tornado that tore through the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, on Easter Sunday 1913 (March 23). It was part of the worst tornado outbreak on record for eastern Nebraska and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The National Weather Service Storm Survey Team examined several reports of damage in the Town of Wirt and Friendship in Allegany County, after a tornado warning was issued there ...

emergency responders and representatives of nonprofit organizations to learn about the city's efforts after the deadly EF5 tornado. Global Ties KC, an organization that coordinates international ...