Hurricane Ian (2022)

Name: Hurricane Ian
Start: 2022
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 160 mph (257 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Ian reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 160 mph

Peak sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2022 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian was a deadly Category 5 hurricane that caused catastrophic damage in Florida in September 2022.

Storm Statistics

Name: Ian
Year: 2022
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 160 mph (257 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 5 storms like Ian have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Ian occur?

Hurricane Ian formed during the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Ian?

Hurricane Ian reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 160 mph.

Where did Hurricane Ian make landfall?

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