Hurricane Wilma, which swept across South Florida on Oct. 24, 2005, caused more than $20 billion in damage. The storm led to weeks of electrical outages and long lines for gas — and a lot of ...

Hurricane Wilma, which swept across South Florida on Oct. 24, 2005, caused more than $20 billion in damage. The storm led to weeks of electrical outages and long lines for gas - and a lot of ...

For instance, Hurricane Floyd, which hit the US in 1999, led to widespread coastal flooding and significant disruption. A Category 3 hurricane, with winds between 111 and 129 mph, brings ...

Wilma's extreme intensity also set a record for the smallest documented eye size, only 2.3 miles wide. According to NOAA's Hurricane Research Division, an average eye is 20 to 40 miles wide.

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Hurricane Wilma, whose anniversary will be recognized on Oct. 24, made landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 3, and is still the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record based on central pressure.

Category 3: Sustained winds between 111-129 mph. Examples of Category 3 hurricanes that hit Florida include Hurricane Jeanne in 2004, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, Hurricane Idalia in 2023 and ...