Water well means any well, water development shaft, or tunnel being used, intended to be. used, or capable of being used to withdraw ground water or any well, water. development shaft, or tunnel to be constructed for the purpose of investigating, exploring, testing, or development of ground water.
The Beaufort Wind Scale categorizes various wind speeds up to hurricane strength (74 miles per hour) and is used in weather forecasting. It says that 55 to 63 mph gale winds can break large branches off trees and knock down small to medium-sized trees.
The wind caused by a tornado is its primary source of damage and destruction. Tornadoes are measured based on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The weakest tornadoes, with wind speeds 65 to 85 mph, can rip branches off trees, uproot small trees and tear shingles off of houses. An EF 1 tornado has wind speeds ranging from 86 to 110 mph. These winds can tear up mobile homes and rooftops and cause exterior damage to houses. An EF 2 tornado's winds range from 111 to 135 mph. Winds of this consistency uproot mobile homes, tear roofs completely off houses and cause foundation damage to homes. A tornado with winds in the 136 to 165 range is classified as an EF3 tornado.