TMWeather Research Center 
5104 Caroline St Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713-529-3076 Fax: 713-528-3538 E-mail: wrc@wxresearch.org
SAFFIR/SIMPSON DAMAGE POTENTIAL SCALE
| HURRICANE CATEGORY | WINDSPEED (MPH) | PRESSURE (MB) | SURGE (FT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 - 95 | > 980 | 4 - 5 |
| 2 | 96 - 110 | 965 - 979 | 6 - 8 |
| 3 | 111 - 130 | 945 - 964 | 9 - 12 |
| 4 | 131 - 155 | 920 - 944 | 13 - 18 |
| 5 | > 155 | < 920 | > 18 |
Weather Research Center
5104 Caroline St. Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 529-3076
E-mail wrc@wxresearch.org