The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: How hurricanes are rated Hurricanes are rated on a five-point scale – Category 1 to Category 5, referred to as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says nothing about impacts from storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973.