Hurricane Wilma (2005)
| Landfall | Oct. 24, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Where | Cape Romano, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 3, about 120 mph sustained winds |
Wilma was the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record by pressure before it crossed South Florida in a few hours.
What happened
- Storm surge flooded Key West and Everglades City.
- Wind damage reached the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach areas.
- Millions in South Florida lost power.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Wilma. 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
- Naples, FL hurricane tracker
- Fort Myers, FL hurricane tracker
- Key West, FL hurricane tracker
- Miami, FL hurricane tracker
- Fort Lauderdale, FL hurricane tracker
- Sarasota, FL hurricane tracker
- West Palm Beach, FL hurricane tracker
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