November 5, 2008

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Filed under: Hurricane History — admin @ 6:07 am
 

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope of the continental shelf and the shape of the coastline, in the landfall region. Note that all winds are using the U.S. 1-minute average.

Category One Hurricane
Category Two Hurricane
Category Three Hurricane
Category Four Hurricane
Category Five Hurricane

 

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