Tornado Classified as EF5, First in 12 Years

A tornado that struck southeastern North Dakota on June 20 has been classified as an EF5, with winds exceeding 200 mph, marking the first EF5 in the U.S. in 12 years. The tornado, which resulted in three fatalities and significant damage, was assessed after extensive analysis of the destruction it caused, including uprooted trees and toppled rail cars.

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