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Fujita Scale or F-Scale - A scale of wind damage intensity in which wind speeds are inferred from analysis of wind damage. All tornadoes and most other windstorms are assigned a numerical rating from this scale according to the most intense damage caused by the storm. F0 (weak) 40-72 mph, light damage F1 (weak) 73-112 mph, moderate damage F2 (strong) 113-157 mph, considerable damage F3 (strong) 158-206 mph, severe damage F4 (violent) 207-260 mph, devastating damage F5 (violent) 261-318 mph, incredible damage