Western_KS_Wx
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Yeah using the traditional scale and the damage indicators this tornado would’ve been rated EF4, although I’d argue some of the home damage in piedmont warranted an EF5 rating. Chickasha and Goldsby that same day both 100% reached EF5 intensity and pretty much did EF5 damage yet got hit with an EF4 rating despite clearly being top-tier violent tornadoes.Based on the tornadotalk's article and my discussion with nelson who communicated with surveyors like Rick Smith, I think survey team seems to reach to consensus that this tornado attain EF5 intensity both near Calumet and Piedmont damage wise. But for rating staff, I'm not sure.