The worst hurricanes to hit Florida

By mserany0

  • hurricane Donna

    hurricane Donna
    A long and intense hurricane that affected the entire state of Florida, causing widespread destruction and storm surge

  • Hurricane Andrew

    Hurricane Andrew
    one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S history. caused mass destruction in south Florida with wind speeds up to 165 mph

  • Hurricane Opal

    Hurricane Opal
    struck the Florida panhandle as a category 3 hurricane causing severe damage and coastal erosion

  • Hurricane charley

    Hurricane charley
    A category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Punta gorda causing severe damage with its 150 mph wind

  • Hurricane Frances

    Hurricane Frances
    A Large category 2 hurricane that caused damage to central and eastern Florida

  • Hurricane Ivan

    Hurricane Ivan
    Ivan made landfall in Alabama but the effects were felt in the Florida panhandle with wind and flood damage

  • Hurrican Jeanne

    Hurrican Jeanne
    Striking just weeks after frances, it followed a similar path and caused additional damage

  • Hurricane Wilma

    Hurricane Wilma
    A catagory 3 hurricane causing extensive damage to south flordia Miami area

  • Hurricane Irma

    Hurricane Irma
    A powerful category 5 hurricane that caused widespread damage to the keys and mainland leading to flooding and power outages

  • Hurricane Micheal

    Hurricane Micheal
    Striking the Florida panhandle as a catagory 5, micheal caused catastrophic damage with wind speeds of 160 mph