The Fujita Scale
ScaleMPHExpected Damage
F-1 73-112Moderate Damage
F-2 113-157Considerable Damage
F-3 158-206Severe Damage
F-4 207-260Devastating Damage
F-5 261-318Incredible Damage
 F1 tornado damage
F2 tornado damage F3 tornado damage
F4 tornado damage F5 tornado damage

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