What category was hurricane andrew when it hit florida?

Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that struck the Bahamas and Florida in mid-August 1992, the most destructive hurricane to ever hit the state until Hurricane Irma surpassed it 25 years later. read more

Hurricane Andrew's Legacy: 'Like A Bomb' In Florida Hurricane Andrew was small, but it made landfall as one of the most powerful ever to hit the United States. When the Category 5 hurricane crashed into the Miami area 20 years ago, it had a dramatic impact on South Florida and on hurricane-response systems. read more

Hurricane Andrew struck South Miami-Dade on Aug. 24, 1992. This is the account on the front page of the Miami Herald the next day. Hurricane Andrew struck South Miami-Dade on Aug. 24, 1992. read more