What is an EF5 tornado?

The Enhanced Fujita scale rates tornadoes from EF0 to EF5 based on the severity of their damage.

EF5 is the strongest category. These tornadoes rip well built homes from their foundations and can completely destroy just about any structure. Such storms have been known to tear up the ground and rip asphalt from roads.

Estimated winds are over 200 mph.