Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale: Category 3

Category 3: Extensive Damage
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale

"Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Mobile homes are destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 feet ASL may be flooded inland 8 miles or more." 

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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

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