GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -EF-2 to EF-3 storms produce winds of 111 mph to 166 mph and leave behind significant damage to homes and businesses. Violent tornado damage is rated as EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes, packing winds of up to 200 miles per hour, and oftentimes lead to loss of life.

Detailed explanation-2: –An EF3 tornado has wind speeds between 136 and 165 miles per hour. Damage from an EF3 tornado may be severe and can include entire stories of homes being blown off and the first floor walls of a home toppling down. A detached garage may go flying through the air as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -EF5. >200 mph. Incredible damage. The Enhanced Fujita scale (abbreviated as EF-Scale) rates tornado intensity based on the severity of the damage they cause.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, with the EF Scale, an EF3 tornado will have estimated wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph (218 and 266 kph), whereas with the original F Scale, an F3 tornado has winds estimated between 162-209 mph (254-332 kph).