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How does the hurricane rating scale work?
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The scale used to determine the severity of damage caused by a hurricane is called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The scale, which gives a rating from 1 to 5, is only based on the maximum sustained wind of a hurricane and does not factor in other related hazards such as rainfall flooding, storm surge, and tornadoes. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale gives an estimate of the likely property damage a hurricane will cause.