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Based on the Atlantic hurricane database, 144 hurricanes have attained Category 4 hurricane status since 1851, the start of modern meteorological record keeping. Category 4 storms are considered extreme hurricanes.
During a Category 4 hurricane, winds range from 130 to 156 mph. At these speeds, falling and flying debris poses a very high risk of injury or death to people, pets and livestock. Again,...
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. This scale does not take into account other potentially deadly hazards such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, and tornadoes.
Category 4 hurricanes are capable of inflicting catastrophic damage with strong winds, flooding and power outages. The National Hurricane Center plays an essential role in monitoring, predicting and providing accurate information about hurricanes to help communities prepare for them.
The scale separates hurricanes into five different categories based on wind. The U.S. National Hurricane Center classifies hurricanes of Category 3 and above as major hurricanes. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center classifies typhoons of 150 mph (240 km/h) or greater (strong Category 4 and Category 5) as super typhoons.
Category 4 hurricane. Category 4 storms can cause "catastrophic damage" with their 130-156 mph winds.
Category 4: Catastrophic damage will occur. There is a very high risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling debris.
A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130-156 mph is considered to be a Category 4 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. A Category 4 hurricane is capable of catastrophic damage and is only one category from becoming what is considered the strongest of all storms.
The National Hurricane Center says Category 4 storms threaten well-built framed homes with "severe" damage, potentially losing both roof and walls.