A Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale has sustained wind speeds ranging from 130 to 156 miles per hour (209 to 251 kilometers per hour, or 58 to 70 meters per second). This corresponds to 113 to 136 knots as well
. Category 4 hurricanes cause devastating damage, including severe structural damage to well-built homes, snapping or uprooting most trees, extensive damage to roofing, windows, and doors, and power outages lasting weeks. Storm surges typically range from 13 to 18 feet above normal tide levels, causing significant flooding and damage far inland
