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A storm with 56 mph winds would not be a hurricane; it would be a moderate tropical storm. Winds must be at least 74 mph for a storm to be a hurricane.

A tropical storm with such winds may break some tree limbs and down a few trees. Some very weak structures may be damaged.

The rain from such a storm could cause significant flooding. How much would be difficult to predict as flooding risk does not depend on wind speed.

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The damage caused by a hurricane is not solely determined by its wind speed. Factors such as size, duration, storm surge, and rainfall also play crucial roles in determining the extent of damage. A hurricane with wind speeds of 56 mph may cause some damage, but it would likely be considered a weak tropical storm rather than a hurricane.

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