Columbus
Ohio
Published May 25, 2011 9:30 AM EDT | Updated May 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT
Using Google Earth, we were able to take a look at how Joplin, Mo., looked prior to the major tornado that hit. The tornado is now classified as an EF5 with winds over 200 mph. The image of Joplin after the tornado clearly shows what an EF5 tornado can do to a city. The images are centered on St. John's Hospital that was hit hard by the tornado.
Before
After
| FUJITA SCALE | DERIVED EF SCALE | OPERATIONAL EF SCALE | ||||
| F Number | Fastest 1/4-mile (mph) | 3 Second Gust (mph) | EF Number | 3 Second Gust (mph) | EF Number | 3 Second Gust (mph) |
| 0 | 40-72 | 45-78 | 0 | 65-85 | 0 | 65-85 |
| 1 | 73-112 | 79-117 | 1 | 86-109 | 1 | 86-110 |
| 2 | 113-157 | 118-161 | 2 | 110-137 | 2 | 111-135 |
| 3 | 158-207 | 162-209 | 3 | 138-167 | 3 | 136-165 |
| 4 | 208-260 | 210-261 | 4 | 168-199 | 4 | 166-200 |
| 5 | 261-318 | 262-317 | 5 | 200-234 | 5 | Over 200 |
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