Greensburg - The Scariest Tornado In History

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

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On the night of May 4th, 2007 a massive EF5 tornado struck the small town of Greensburg, Kansas, causing massive devestation and destroying 95% of the town. This is the story of the 2007 Greensburg tornado, the first EF5 tornado in history.

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EF Scale explanation:

EF0 Light Damage (65-85mph)
EF1 Moderate Damage (86-110mph)
EF2 Considerable Damage (111-135mph)
EF3 Severe Damage (136-165mph)
EF4 Devastating Damage (166-200mph)
EF5 Incredible Damage (201mph+)

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