A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that reach a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane categories rank from 1 to 5 with Category 5 being the most powerful. Significant hurricanes will carry a Category 3 or higher rank and are the most dangerous. These storms bring torrential rain, high winds, storm surge, flooding, and tornadoes. The hazardous storms can damage far inland resulting in buildings destroyed, and roads and bridges damaged. Luckily you can prepare now by downloading our checklist below with all you could need, from personal protective gear to power tools.