The National Weather Service reported a storm surge of 24.6 feet hit the town. When it hit Florida, Hurricane Andrew had winds strong enough to blow this sailboat ashore.

South Florida is shaped by powerful events and memorable places. Photos from Hurricane Andrew show the devastation and rebuilding of South Miami-Dade. Classic restaurants like Wolfie’s and Lums ...

Miami Hurricane Andrew, which slammed into South Florida on Aug. 24, 1992, was the second costliest storm in modern U.S. history. ... (PHOTOS: The Most Destructive U.S. Hurricanes of All Time) ...

State archivists are seeking hurricane photos for a new collection, "Weather, Disaster and Recovery." Why it matters: The images will be preserved in the State Archives, which chronicles major ...

Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 with wind speeds as high as 160 mph. Charles Krupa/AP Over the past 100-plus years, the United States has been hit by some of its worst hurricanes.