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