Category 1 (Winds 74-95 mph.)
Damage primarily to shrubbery, tree foliage.
No real damage to other structures.
Category 2 (Winds 96-110 mph.)
Considerable damage to shrubbery and tree foliage. Some trees down.
Some damage to roofing.
Storm surge 6 to 8 feet above normal.
Category 3 (Winds 111-130 mph.)
Foliage torn from trees, large trees blown over.
Some damage to roofing; some window and door damage.
Some structural damage to small buildings.
Storm surge 9 to 12 feet above normal.
Category 4 (Winds 131-155 mph.)
Shrubs and trees down, all signs down.
Extensive damage to roofing, windows and doors.
Roof collapse.
Storm surge 13 to 18 feet above normal. Major erosion of beaches.
Category 5 (Winds greater than 155 mph.)
Shrubs and trees down; considerable damage to roofing.
Severe and extensive damage to windows and doors.
Complete roof collapse.
Destruction of glass in windows and doors.
Some complete building failures.
Small buildings overturned or blown away.
Storm surge higher than 18 feet above normal.