About Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona caused widespread damage in Puerto Rico and became Canada's strongest storm on record.
Storm Statistics
- Name: Fiona
- Year: 2022
- Peak Category: 4 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
- Peak Winds: 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Basin: Atlantic
Understanding Hurricane Categories
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 4 storms like Fiona have winds that cause significant damage.