Wind Speed

Storm Surge

Barometric Pressure (inches)

Damage

Category 1

74-95 MPH

4-5 ft.

> 28.94

Minimal

Category 2

96-110 MPH

6-8 ft.

28.5 - 28.91

Moderate

Category 3

111-130 MPH

9-12 ft.

27.91 - 28.47

Extensive

Category 4 

131-155 MPH

13-18 ft.

27.17 - 27.88

Extreme

Category 5

> 155 MPH

> 18 ft.

<27.17

Catastrophic