It has been 19 years since the landfall of Wilma. It holds records to this day as one of the fastest intensifying and strongest hurricane in the Atlantic.

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 ...

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.

Wilma's impact on Mexico Wilma's impact on Mexico is likely to be catastrophic. A 50-mile wide stretch of coast will receive Category 4 to 5 sustained winds of over 150 mph, causing incredible damage.