The Saffir - Simpson Scale is used to messure the power of hurricanes.
Category 1 Winds 74 - 95 mph with storm surge 4 - 5 feet above normal.
Category 2 Winds 96 - 110 mph with storm surge 6 - 8 feet above normal.
Category 3 Winds 111 - 130 mph with storm surge 9 - 12 feet above normal.
Category 4 Winds 131 - 155 mph with storm surge 13 - 18 feet above normal.
Category 5 Winds 156 and higher with storm surge above 18 feet.
The system was created in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson.
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