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How are US hurricane strengths ranked ?

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How are US hurricane strengths ranked ?

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The USA utilizes the Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale (Simpson and Riehl 1981) to give an estimate of the potential flooding and damage to property given a hurricane’s estimated intensity. Note: Pressure and storm surge relationships are not valid in the Central Pacific Basin.

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