Saffir-Simpson Scale: Category 2 (Moderate Damage)

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale: Category 2

Category 2: Moderate Damage

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale

"Some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings."

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Category	Wind Speed km/hr mi/hr	Storm Surge m ft	Damage
1	119-154 74-95	1-2 4-5	Minimal
2	155-178 96-110	2-3 6-8	Moderate
3	179-210 111-130	3-4 9-12	Extensive
4	211-250 131-155	4-6 13-18	Extreme
5	>250 >155	>6 >18	Catastrophic