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.
Below is a quick rundown of the EF scale and damage estimates, according to Weather Underground : The Enhanced Fujita Scale. 1  EF-0 (wind speeds 65-85 mph): Light damage. 2  Peels surface off some roofs; some damage to gutters or siding; branches broken off trees; shallow-rooted trees pushed over.