26 photos of the worst hurricanes to have hit the US
NEWS | 09 October 2025
Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 with wind speeds as high as 160 mph. Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 with wind speeds as high as 160 mph. Charles Krupa/AP Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida in 1992 with wind speeds as high as 160 mph. Charles Krupa/AP lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Have an account? Log in . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Hurricane season is here. As people in hurricane-prone states like Florida and Louisiana start to prepare to face whatever storm might come their way between June 1 and November 30, there are lessons they can learn from storms past, including what to pack in a go-bag and how best to protect their home. Hurricanes have been well documented in the southeastern US since the 1800s, and for the past 100 years, we've been able to see the impact they have left on affected communities. These 26 pictures show the worst hurricanes that have hit the US through history.
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