Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category 1
Minimal Winds 74 to 95 mph Surge = 4 to 5 Ft.
Category 2
Moderate Winds 96 to 110 mph Surge = 6 to 8 Ft.
Category 3
Extensive Winds 111 to 130 mph Surge = 9 to 12 Ft.
Category 4
Extreme Winds 131 to 155 mph Surge = 13 to 18 Ft.
Category 5
Catastrophic Winds 155 mph or greater Surge = 18 Ft. or more