Hurricane Harvey (2017)

Name: Hurricane Harvey
Start: 2017
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 4 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 130 mph (209 km/h)

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🌀 Category 4

Hurricane Harvey reached Category 4 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 130 mph

Peak sustained winds of 130 mph (209 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2017 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in Houston and southeastern Texas.

Storm Statistics

Name: Harvey
Year: 2017
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 Harvey have winds that cause significant damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Harvey occur?

Hurricane Harvey formed during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Harvey?

Hurricane Harvey reached Category 4 intensity with peak sustained winds of 130 mph.

Where did Hurricane Harvey make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Harvey, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.