What is deadlier- a category-5 hurricane or a F5 tornado?

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Answer Deadliness would depend...On average Hurricanes are more deadly in the sense of human lives lost, not because they are stronger than tornadoes [because they are not] and not just because they are larger. Its the fact that Hurricanes usually hit places such as the multiple coast of Florida, Louisiana, etc. which are heavily populated. On the other hand Tornadoes are more common over the great plains such as the outskirts of the Texas panhandle or in the center of Kansas or the open plains of Oklahoma which are not as populated, however tornadoes do kill 80 - 85 people a year on average. In the sense of brute power its absolutely no contest. Strong tornadoes are way more powerful than Hurricanes, and Category 5 Hurricane can sustain winds over 155 mph and Tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 315 mph which is 160 mp faster than that of the Hurricane. Hurricanes are Deadlier cause then have Waters , Winds ,And some can even have Tornadoes in them. Flooding is the main cause of death. If you put a hurricane were tornado's form then you would likely have fewer deaths, But if you put a tornado were hurricanes hit(City's) then you can have a lot deaths. A F5 Tornado would rip some buildings off the foundation. Not house but buildings like apartments. It cloud potentially kill dozens but a category 5 hurricane would generally kill more. Winds with Flood water also lasting longer would a lot More.