Category 1:
Wind speeds of 74 - 95 mph; 4' - 5' storm surge; landfall damage minimal
Category 2:
Wind speeds of 96 - 110 mph; 6' - 8' storm surge; landfall damage moderate
Category 3:
Wind speeds of 111 - 130 mph; 9' - 12' storm surge; landfall damage extensive
Category 4:
Wind speeds of 121 - 155 mph; 13' - 18' storm surge; landfall damage
extreme
Category 5:
Wind speeds of 156 + mph; 19' +
storm surge; landfall damage catastrophic
