Hurricane Categories 1-5 Chart. To be classified as a hurricane a tropical cyclone must have one-minute-average maximum sustained winds at 10 m above the surface of at least 74 mph Category 1. Some coastal flooding and minor pier damage.
Winds 96 to 110 mph Extensive damage Can uproot trees and break windows Category 3. Major hurricanes can cause devastating to. Although the weakest of the categories a Category 1 storm can still cause lasting power outages flooding and damage to poorly made homes.
Hurricanes What Each Category Means In Terms Of Wind Speed Damage.
Category 5 hurricane sustained winds of 157 mph. Hurricane Category Wind Chart Scale. 135154 kmh Category 2 Hurricane. Storm surge height above normal Atmospheric pressure millibars Damage.