Hurricane Andrew (1992)
| Landfall | Aug. 24, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Where | Homestead, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 5, about 165 mph sustained winds |
Andrew was a small but extremely powerful hurricane that hit South Florida and then Louisiana.
What happened
- Tens of thousands of homes in south Miami-Dade were destroyed.
- It led to much stronger building codes across Florida.
- It struck Louisiana as a Category 3 two days later.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Andrew. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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