Hurricane Classifications
| Barometric Pressure | Wind Speed | Storm Surge | Damage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical depression: maximum sustained winds of 39 mph. Tropical storm: 40-73 mph. |
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| Category 1 | more than 980 mb 28.9395 in |
74 - 95 mph | 4 -5 ft. | Minimal |
| Category 2 | 965 - 979 mb 28.49655 - 28.90997 in |
96 - 110 mph | 6 - 8 ft. | Moderate |
| Category 3 | 945 - 964 mb 27.90594 - 28.46702 in |
111 - 130 mph | 9 - 12 ft. | Extensive |
| Category 4 | 920 - 944 mb 27.16769 - 27.87641 in |
131 - 155 mph | 13 - 18 ft. | Extreme |
| Category 5 | 919 mb 27.13816 in |
Over 155 mph | Over 18 ft. | Catastrophic |
