Hurricane Andrew

Hurricane Andrew August 16, 1992

Projected path

Death toll65 deaths

Damages25 billion dollars in damages

Weather SpecsMax wind speed: 175 mphLowest pressure: 922 mbar

Storm SpecsDiameter: 126 miles wideCategory: 5

Facts1. It mainly affected the Bahamas, Florida, and Louisiana.2. It was directly the cause of 25 deaths but indirectly caused the death of 40 others3. When it struck it was the 3rd most powerful hurricane to hit the United States.4. The hurricane led to a change in Florida's building laws5. At the time that it hit it was the costliest hurricane to hit the United States.