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How much will a category 3 hurricane damage a mobile home?
Sunday, August 20, 2023
"Nearly all older (pre-1994) mobile homes will be destroyed. Most newer mobile homes will sustain severe damage with potential for complete roof failure and wall collapse," according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. A category 3 storm has sustainedwinds of 111 to 129 mph.
Links to the expected damage for other category hurricanes: 1, 2, 4, 5.
To learn about the four variables that determine the hurricane-reisistance of your mobile home, go to our article How much hurricane wind speed can a mobile home survive? Also, we suggest reading What year were mobile homes required to become more storm resistant? and Why is it a dangerous mistake to attach a carport, porch, or room addition directly to the roof of a mobile home? and What can I do during a hurricane to reduce the possiblity of roof damage?
Here’s a few more of our articles about hurricane resistance:
• What happens when a mobile home foundation fails in a hurricane?
• How can I inspect my roof for hurricane damage?
• What can I do right now to prepare my house for a hurricane?
• Is a metal roof for a mobile home approved for HUD Wind Zone 3?
• Why do so many more sinkholes open up after a hurricane?
• Which trees are most likely to fall over on your house in a hurricane?
• Can I get hurricane impact-rated windows for a mobile-manufactured home?
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