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To be classified a hurricane the storm must sustain at least a 74 miles-per-hour wind level. Hurricanes are divided into various categories to better define their wind levels and threats. A Category 5 hurricane – the most severe category – features sustained winds of more than 155 mph and a storm surge of 18 feet or more of water.

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