Hurricane Irma (2017)
| Landfall | Sept. 10, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Where | Cudjoe Key, then Marco Island, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 4, about 130 mph sustained winds |
Irma was a massive hurricane that hit the Florida Keys and then Southwest Florida before moving up the length of the state.
What happened
- Thousands of homes in the middle and lower Keys were damaged or destroyed.
- About two-thirds of Florida's homes and businesses lost power.
- Record river flooding hit downtown Jacksonville.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Irma. 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
- Jacksonville, FL hurricane tracker
- Naples, FL hurricane tracker
- Key West, FL hurricane tracker
- Fort Myers, FL hurricane tracker
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