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Category 5 Hurricane
Quick Facts
- Hurricanes are classified according to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (1 to 5 rating).
- Category 5 Hurricanes are classified as being the most destructive type, described as catastrophic in nature causing complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings as well as extensive damage to windows and doors (in some cases complete failure of building).
- Hurricanes are formed from tropical ocean waters and a warm, moist atmosphere.
- Category 5 Hurricanes have sustained winds of more than 155 mph, making them the strongest storm in classification.
- In 1992, Huricane Andrew made landfall in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This Category 5 hurricane ended up costing 44.9 billion (figured for 2005 USD cost) in losses making it the second highest costing storm on record (highest pre-Katrina in 2005).
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