Hurricane Andrew, 1992

Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm in 1992, was a historic natural disaster in the U.S., causing over $25 billion in damage. It formed as a tropical depression, intensified in the Bahamas, and struck Florida, devastating Homestead. Poor building design led to extensive damage and homelessness. The storm caused significant storm surge and environmental damage, impacting Florida and Louisiana. Andrew was the first named storm of the 1992 season and its name was retired due to its impact.

What was the estimated peak wind speed of Hurricane Andrew when it struck Florida?

• 200 mph

• 180 mph

• 165 mph

• 150 mph

What was identified as the main cause of building failures during Hurricane Andrew?

• High wind speeds

• Flooding

• Earthquake tremors

• Poor design and workmanship

How many people were left without power after Hurricane Andrew hit Florida?

• 2 million

• 1.3 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

What was the maximum storm surge height recorded during Hurricane Andrew?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 16 feet

• 20 feet

Where did Hurricane Andrew make its second landfall after crossing Florida?

• Houston, TX

• New Orleans, LA

• Biloxi, MS

• Morgan City, LA

How many named storms were there in the 1992 hurricane season?

• 12

• 10

• 7

• 5

Why was the name 'Andrew' retired from the list of hurricane names?

• It was the first storm of the season

• It was a common name

• Due to its severity and impact

• It caused no significant damage