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How are Hurricanes Categorized?
Posted on: 11/15/09
Category 1 Hurricane - CAT 1 Hurricane - Winds of 74-95 MPH (Storm Surge of 4-5 feet)
Category 2 Hurricane - CAT 2 Hurricane - Winds of 96-110 MPH (Storm Surge of 6-8 feet)
Category 3 Hurricane - CAT 3 Hurricane - Winds of 111-130 MPH (Storm Surge of 9-12 feet)
Category 4 Hurricane - CAT 4 Hurricane - Winds of 131-155 MPH (Storm Surge of 13-18 feet)
Category 5 Hurricane - CAT 5 Hurricane - Winds greater than 155 MPH (Storm Surge of 18+ feet)