Hurricane Frances (2004)
| Landfall | Sept. 5, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Where | Hutchinson Island, near Stuart, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 2, about 105 mph sustained winds |
Frances was a large, slow hurricane that hit Florida's Treasure Coast three weeks after Charley.
What happened
- Millions of Floridians lost power.
- Wind and rain lasted for more than a day because it moved so slowly.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Frances. 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.
Live trackers for towns in its path
- Vero Beach, FL hurricane tracker
- West Palm Beach, FL hurricane tracker
- Melbourne, FL hurricane tracker
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