Hurricane Maria (2017)
| Landfall | Sept. 20, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Where | Yabucoa, Puerto Rico |
| Strength at landfall | Category 4, about 155 mph sustained winds |
Maria was the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in nearly 90 years.
What happened
- The entire island lost power, and some areas were without it for months.
- Thousands of deaths were later linked to the storm and its aftermath.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Maria. 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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