First EF5 tornado to strike the US in more than a decade just confirmed by experts, marking the return of monster twisters

A powerful EF5 tornado struck North Dakota in June. This marks the first EF5 tornado in the United States in over a decade.
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WEATHER BLOG: Studies suggest Enid tornado reached EF5 wind speeds

KNWA/KFTA — On the evening of April 23, 2026, an EF4 tornado impacted the southern side of Enid, Oklahoma, making it the first EF4 in Oklahoma since May 2024. While the tornado was rated an EF4, ...
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Deadly North Dakota tornado reclassified; first EF5 in the country in 12 years

Tornado experts upgraded the deadly June 20 North Dakota twister to the rarest, strongest rating: EF5. With winds over 210 mph, it's the first in the U.S. in years.

Did tornadoes touch down in Ohio? How NWS confirms twisters

Tornado sirens blare and strong winds cause chaos. But it's not a tornado until the National Weather Service can confirm it.