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Are Hurricanes assigned magnitudes?

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Are Hurricanes assigned magnitudes?

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Yes. Hurricanes are categorized from1 through 5, by the Saffir/Simpson Scale. These magnitudes are assigned in accordance to the amount of potential damage and wind speed. Description of Damage Wind Speeds (MPH) Storm Surge (feet) Examples Category 1 : Minimal Damage, Wind speeds of 74 – 95 (MPH), Storm Surge 4 – 5 (feet) Examples: Hurricane Iwa (Hawaii) , Winds 92 MPH, Nov. 1982 Category 2 : Moderate Damage, Wind speeds 96 – 110 (MPH), Storm surge 6 – 8 (feet). None Category 3 : Extensive Damage, Winds 110 – 130 (MPH). Storm surge 9 – 12 (feet). Example: Hurricane Uleki, 128 MPH, Sep. 1992 Category 4 : Extreme damage, Wind speeds 131 – 155 (MPH), Storm surge 13 – 18 (feet), Example: Horricane Iniki, 145 MPH, Sep. 1992 Category 5 : Catastrophic Wind speeds greater than 155 MPH, Storm surge 18 or more feet. Examples: Hurricanes Emilia & Gilma, 161 MPH, Jul 94, Hurricane John,/173 MPH Aug.