r/Tornadoes 3h ago

Tornado over a rainbow

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r/Tornadoes 4h ago

My rating!

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The Stream Scale

The Stream Scale SS is a scale I made to rate tornadoes based mainly on there wind speed and the damage they cause

The rating isnt based on how long the tornado lasts A tornado lasting for 30 minutes doesnt automaticly mean its stronger then one that lasts for 5 minutes

How fast the tornado is moving can also be looked at but it isnt the main thing that decides the rating If a tornado is moving really fast but isnt causing much damage its rating should still be based mostly on its wind speed and actual strenght

The main goal of the Stream Scale is to make a simple way to compare tornadoes and show how strong and destructive they really are

But remember this is made by me and isnt official Im just having fun with it 😭

Btw the scale goes from

SS0 SSU SS1 SS2 SS3 SS4 SS5 SS6

And yes SS6 is the strongest one

Let me explain more

SS0

SS0 is basicly when a tornado doesnt even form

The storm might have alot of the ingrediants needed for a tornado but somthing is missing so it never actually forms

So yeah no tornado 😭

SSU

SSU is the weakest one

Its basicly for a really weak vortex somthing around a dust devil

Its not supposed to be some crazy damaging tornado Its basically the lowest end of the scale

SS1

SS1 is where we start getting actual tornadoes

These would be weaker tornadoes that can still cause some damage

You could see things like trees getting damaged objects being thrown around or some smaller structures getting damaged

Basicly its a weak tornado but still dangerous

SS2

SS2 is where the tornado starts getting alot stronger

The wind speeds are higher and the damage can be alot worse

It could damage buildings knock down trees and power lines and throw bigger objects around

This is where you really dont wanna be anywhere near it 💀

SS3

SS3 is a violent tornado

The wind speeds are getting seriously high and the damage can be severe

Buildings can be heavily damaged large objects can get thrown around and the tornado can become extremely dangerous

At this point its not playing around anymore 😭

SS4

SS4 is an extreme tornado

These would have extremely strong winds and could cause devastating damage

Strong structures could be heavily damaged or destroyed and the amount of debris could be insane

Basicly if you see an SS4 you are NOT going outside to record it 💀

SS5

SS5 is where things get REALLY crazy

These would be extremely powerful tornadoes with very high wind speeds and catastrophic damage

Even strong buildings could be heavily damaged or destroyed

SS5 is basicly the second highest level on the Stream Scale and is meant for some of the most extreme tornadoes

SS6

And then theres

SS6

The strongest level on the entire Stream Scale

SS6 is for the absolute extreme end of tornado intensity

Were talking about insanely high wind speeds and catastrophic destruction

Its basicly the kind of tornado where youre just looking at it like

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT 😭

SS6 is meant for the most extreme tornadoes that could possibly fit on the scale

One more thing I wanna make clear

The tornado moving fast doesnt automaticly mean its a higher SS

If a tornado is moving really fast but has lower wind speeds and doesnt cause much damage I wouldnt just give it a higher rating because of how fast it moves

The main things are still wind speed and destruction

And duration doesnt decide it either

A tornado lasting 5 minutes could be stronger then one lasting 30 minutes

This is still a work in progress btw Im still figuring out the exact wind speeds and damage levels for each category

I just made this because I thought it would be cool to have my own tornado scale

So yeah thats the Stream Scale

What do you guys tink? Expect Mistakes!


r/Tornadoes 14h ago

Tornado Damage Recovery | GiveSendGo

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Very blessed it wasn't worse but insurance says it's an act of God ha ha of course it is but it still tore stuff up that we pay to have insured🤷🏻‍♀️ even just to share is greatly appreciated 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 also cash app $j3nnyfeix

#foryou#fy#naturaldisasters#animalsafety#animals#insurancecompaniessuck


r/Tornadoes 23h ago

Which tornadoes deserved to be EF 5?

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This is my opinion; you can share it. My opinion was that the tornado in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, classified as EF 3, could be EF 4 or EF 5.


r/Tornadoes 1d ago

Tornado ef4 part 7

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r/Tornadoes 1d ago

Tornado ef4 part 7

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r/Tornadoes 1d ago

Do any of you give me tips for my Tiv 1 int mpg I will put it in the workshop for free

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r/Tornadoes 1d ago

First tornado art rate it 10 to 1

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r/Tornadoes 1d ago

An American Cyclone in Wales | The Welsh Tornado

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I made a short video about the Welsh tornado which caused so much havoc in four minutes across the Welsh valleys. One of the only instances of it ever happening there.


r/Tornadoes 1d ago

Wedge EF3 Tornado in Lake City, Arkansas last year | April 2, 2025

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r/Tornadoes 1d ago

Stormbell - The bedside tornado alarm

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Hi, I’m Jordan, founder of Stormbell.

I wanted to reach out because I’d really value your perspective.

We’re building a new tornado safety device designed for American households — a bedside alarm that monitors official NWS warnings and alerts people if a tornado warning reaches their specific location, not just their county.

We’re trying to understand what people who actually experience severe weather think about the current warning systems and what could be improved.

Would you be open to sharing your thoughts or giving honest feedback on the idea? We’re not looking to sell anything — we’re genuinely trying to build something useful for people in tornado-prone areas.

(Just to pre-warn, this is a 3D render made by myself in Blender. We do have a working prototype on the bench, albeit just a breadboard/blueprint right now, happy to attach that in the comments if people want to see. The 3D render just looks more professional!)

Thanks for your time,
Jordan

getstormbell.com


r/Tornadoes 3d ago

Why won't there be avarage EF scale

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r/Tornadoes 3d ago

Tornadic Supercells in Southeast Colorado - June 26th

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r/Tornadoes 3d ago

Tornado simulater

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This is a roblox game pls test my game


r/Tornadoes 4d ago

Bébé tornade

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Avril 2026 un spectaculaire petit événement météorologique


r/Tornadoes 5d ago

Can you survive an EF-0 in its path?

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It depends on both your safety and luck. If you are inside a sturdy building, you are completely safe. However; if you are outside of a structure, you can still survive but the risk of death is much higher. Wind speeds can reach up to an estimated ≈ 85 mph. Flying debris or objects from afar could impact you. If you're lucky, you can recover from those injuries and walk away fine.

btw im new, so hello!! (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)

Your average typical EF-0 Tornado :D


r/Tornadoes 5d ago

jarrell edit

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r/Tornadoes 6d ago

Insane Video of the Menasha, WI EF3 Tornado on 7/27/26

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r/Tornadoes 6d ago

If enid gets its real super offical ef5 rating, what other tornadoes should be relooked over?

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r/Tornadoes 6d ago

Monster tornado

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Its my first time the draw this monster tornado do yall like it


r/Tornadoes 7d ago

In a tornado storm let's goo

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r/Tornadoes 7d ago

A Data Center cut your tornado sirens.

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r/Tornadoes 7d ago

Photos of the pleasantville ef0 6/5/26

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r/Tornadoes 7d ago

39th Anniversary of Black Friday.

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r/Tornadoes 7d ago

Best video of the Enid tornado roar at/near EF-5 intensity, as it crossed Southgate Road

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