| Cyclone Classification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Strongest gusts km/h | Typical effects |
|
1 Tropical cyclone | Less than 125 |
Negligible house damage. Damage to some crops, trees, caravans. Craft may drag moorings. |
|
2 Tropical cyclone | 125 to 169 |
Minor house damage. Significant damage to signs, trees and caravans. Heavy damage to some crops. Risk of power failure. Small craft may break moorings. |
|
3 Severe tropical cyclone | 170 to 224 |
Some roof and structural damage. Some caravans destroyed. Power failures likely. |
|
4 Severe tropical cyclone | 225 to 279 |
Significant roofing loss and structural damage. Many caravans destroyed and blown away. Dangerous airborne debris. Widespread power failures. |
|
5 Severe tropical cyclone | More than 280 |
Extremely dangerous with widespread destruction. |