| Storm Strength |
| You can categorize winter storms into categories. Category of storm is determined by meeting at least one out of four requirements. Weak Storm: 1. Light or no winds 2. No flooding. 3.No thunderstorms 4. Very light rain or snow Moderately-Weak Storm: 1. Breezy or light winds 2. Minor Flooding (puddles, ect.) 3. Small chance of weak thunderstorms 4. Light rain or snow Moderate Storm: 1. Moderate winds 2. Moderate flooding (large puddles, clogged drains, ect.) 3. Weak Thundertorms 4. Moderate rain or snow Moderately-Strong Storm: 1. Strong winds possible 2. Widespread moderate flooding 3. Moderate thunderstorms 4. Some heavy rain or snow Strong Storm: 1. Very strong winds 2. Some major flooding 3. Strong or heavy thunderstorms 4. Widespread heavy rain or snow Very Strong Storm: 1. Extreme winds 2. Widespread major flooding or extreme flooding 3. Extreme or tornadic thunderstorms 4. Extreme rain or snow |