September 10

Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm with record-breaking power, made landfall in Florida on September 10, 2017, after tearing through the Caribbean. With winds reaching 185 mph and massive storm surges, Irma became one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, leaving behind billions in damage, over 100 fatalities, and reshaping the region's approach to disaster preparedness.