Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale: Category 4

Category 4: Extreme Damage
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale

"More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain continuously lower than 10 feet ASL may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles."

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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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