Category 5 hurricanes can produce extreme sustained winds that cause catastrophic damage to infrastructure.
October 29, 2025
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Severity and expected impacts associated with the highest hurricane category.
Category 5 hurricanes have the potential to produce catastrophic winds, flash flooding, landslides, and widespread structural failures.
October 28, 2025
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General hazards and impacts commonly associated with the highest-intensity tropical cyclones (Category 5).