The result would be widespread flooding. A category one hurricane is the weakest and a category five hurricane the strongest. By using a disaster potential scale, it is easy to compare different hurricanes and communicate to the public, the hazards associated with an approaching hurricane. No real damage by wind is caused to buildings. Some damage is done to poorly constructed signs.
Some damage primarily occurs to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, trees, and foliage.
Low lying roads are inundated by storm surge. Minor pier damage occurs. Considerable wind damage is done tomobile homes and vegetation. Low lying roads are inundated by storm surge. Considerable damage is done by storm surge and wave action to piers.