Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas in September of 2008,and went on to become the third costliest hurricane in U.S.history.At its peak,it had sustained winds of 233 kmh (145 mph).What category was Ike on the Saffir-Simpson scale at its peak?

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Hurricane Ike, with sustained winds of 145 mph, was a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale at its peak.

Hurricane Ike Made Landfall in Texas in September of 2008,and