Hurricanes are classified into categories, according to wind strength. The higher the rating, the more damage will be expected. Category Winds Storm Surge 1 74-95 mph 4-5 ft 2 96-110 mph 6-8 ft 3 111-130 mph 9-12 ft 4 135-155 mph 13-18 ft 5 155 mph + 18 ft + Hurricane Facts -a hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour. -hurricane winds blow in a spiral around a calm center known as the eye. -the eye is usually 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend for 400 miles. -August and September are peak months during the hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 through November 30. Previous