Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Scale

Number

(Category)

Sustained

Winds

(MPH)

Types of Damage

Hurricanes

1

74-95

Minimal: Damage primarily to shrubbery, trees, foliage and unanchored mobile homes. No real damage to other structures.

Irene, 1999

2

96-110

Moderate: Some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Some damage to roofing materials, windows and doors.

Georges, 1998

Floyd, 1999

3

111-130

Extensive: Large trees blown down. Mobile homes destroyed. Some structural damage to roofing materials of buildings. Some structural damage to small buildings.

Betsy, 1965

Alicia, 1983

4

131-155

Extreme: Trees blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to roofing materials, windows and doors. Complete failure of roofs on many small residences.

Andrew, 1992

5

>155

Catastrophic: Complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings. Extensive damage to windows and doors. Some complete building failure.

Camille, 1969

NOTE: Damage can vary greatly and may not apply to all areas, such as Hawaii.