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Intensity and Frequency
1950 - 2009
How often does a certain type of tornado strike? Are some states more susceptable than others? Take a look at our the breakdown of tornadoes 1950-2009. Click on the pie chart to see how often certain types of tornadoes have been reported across the nation. See which tornadoes are more likely to visit your state.
- F1 or F5? Can you tell?
TORNADO DAMAGE DESCRIPTIONS
F0 - Gale: Chimney damage, broken tree limbs, sign damage.
F1 - Moderate: Peels surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed/overturned; autos pushed off road.
F2 - Significant: Considerable damage; roofs torn off frame house; mobile homes demolished; large trees snapped/uprooted.
F3 - Severe: Roof and some walls torn off well constructed homes; trains overturned; trees uprooted.
F4 - Devastating: Well constructed houses leveled; structures with weak foundaitons blown into distance; cars thrown
F5 - Incredible: Strong frame houses lifted off foundations; steel reinforced concrete structures badly damaged; auto-sized missles flying.
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