Hurricane Jeanne (2004)
| Landfall | Sept. 26, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Where | Hutchinson Island, near Stuart, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 3, about 120 mph sustained winds |
Jeanne made landfall at almost the same spot as Frances three weeks earlier, the fourth hurricane to hit Florida in 2004.
What happened
- Wind and surge hit the Treasure Coast from Vero Beach to West Palm Beach again.
- It crossed the state with damaging winds near Orlando.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Jeanne. 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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