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Hurricane and Tornado Classification |
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| Saffir-Simpson Scale (Hurricanes) |
| Category |
Wind Speed |
Severity |
Storm Surge |
| 1 |
74-95 MPH |
Weak |
4-5 feet |
| 2 |
96-110 MPH |
Moderate |
6-8 feet |
| 3 |
111-130 MPH |
Strong |
9-12 feet |
| 4 |
131-155 MPH |
Very Strong |
13-18 feet |
| 5 |
above 155 MPH |
Devastating |
above 18 feet |
| Fujita Scale (Tornadoes) |
| Rank |
Wind Speed |
Damage |
Strength |
| F-0 |
40-72 MPH |
Light |
Weak |
| F-1 |
73-112 MPH |
Moderate |
Weak |
| F-2 |
113-157 MPH |
Considerable |
Strong |
| F-3 |
158-206 MPH |
Severe |
Strong |
| F-4 |
207-260 MPH |
Devastating |
Violent |
| F-5 |
above 260 MPH |
Incredible |
Violent |
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Last updated: 2005-01-24
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