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Saffir/ Simpson Scale |
| STORM TYPE |
CATEGORY |
DAMAGE |
BAROMETRIC
PRESSURE |
WIND
STRENGTH |
STORM
SURGE |
| Depression |
- |
- |
- |
<35 mph |
- |
| Tropical Storm |
- |
- |
- |
39-73 mph |
- |
| Hurricane |
1 |
Minimal |
>28.94 |
74-95 mph |
4-5 ft |
| Hurricane |
2 |
Moderate |
28.50-28.91 |
96-110 mph |
6-8 ft |
| Hurricane |
3 |
Extensive |
27.91-28.47 |
111-130 mph |
9-12 ft |
| Hurricane |
4 |
Extreme |
27.17-27.88 |
131-155 mph |
13-18 ft |
| Hurricane |
5 |
Catastrophic |
<27.17 |
155+ mph |
18+ ft |
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