Has a tornado ever been past the F5 limit?

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2026-07-10 23:15

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No. While it is possible that a tornado may have briefly produced winds over 318 mph, no such winds have been recorded (the record so far is 302 mph). Even then tornado ratings are based more on damage than on wind speed. Since F5 damage is complete destruction there is no room or use for a higher category.

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