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Bookmark or Share- Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale - National Weather ServiceCategory Four Hurricane. Winds 130-156 mph (113-136 kt or 209-251 km/hr). Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas.
- Here’s what the hurricane categories mean | CNNCategory 4: 130-156 mph Catastrophic damage can result from these winds. Well-built homes will be heavily damaged, with most of the roof blown away. Trees and power lines will be down.
- Saffir–Simpson scale - WikipediaCategory 4. Category 5. Criticism. Proposed extensions. See also. References. External links. Saffir–Simpson scale.
- Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its ImpactCategory 4 hurricanes are defined by their extremely dangerous winds, with sustained speeds ranging from 130 to 156 miles per hour. According to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, these storms can cause catastrophic damage to infrastructure, with power outages lasting from several days to weeks.
- Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?Category 4 hurricane. Category 4 storms can cause "catastrophic damage" with their 130-156 mph winds. A Category 4 storm can cause severe damage to well-constructed homes, including damaging most of the roof and exterior walls. "Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed.
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