The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale
Tropical Depressions have winds less than 35 mph with minimal or no damage
Tropical Storms have winds 36-73 mph with minimal damage
| Category |
Air Pressure |
Winds (mph) |
Storm Surge |
Damage |
| 1 |
28.94" or greater |
74-95 |
4-5 feet |
minimal |
| 2 |
28.50" - 28.93" |
96-110 |
6-8 feet |
moderate |
| 3 |
27.91" - 28.49" |
111-130 |
9-12 feet |
extensive |
| 4 |
27.17" - 27.90" |
131-154 |
13-18 feet |
extreme |
| 5 |
less than 27.16" |
over 155 |
more than 18 feet |
catastrophic |
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