Hurricane Fred after landfall

Hurricane Andrew - visible image from METEOSAT 3 Andrew was approaching the Florida coast

Hurricane Andrew - water vapor satellite image by METEOSAT 3 August 19, 1992 image also shows upper level low to the north of Andrew

Hurricane Andrew - infrared image at maximum intensity August 23, 1992

Hurricane Andrew - visible satellite image taken by METEOSAT 3 This picture depicts Andrew during period of maximum intensity over Bahamas August 23, 1992

Hurricane Andrew - infrared image taken by GOES 7 Andrew is crossing the Florida coast and making landfall August 24, 1992, at Dade County, Florida

Hurricane Andrew - WSI radar composite of Andrew making landfall August 24, 1992, at Dade County, Florida

Hurricane Andrew - WSR-88D radar image as Andrew made landfall August 24, 1992 at Dade County, Florida

Hurricane Andrew - Storm tide data and contours in feet - green area inundated August 24, 1992 at Dade County, Florida

Hurricane Andrew -Sewell Park at the mouth of the Miami River On a normal day

Hurricane Andrew -Sewell Park at the mouth of the Miami River Just after daybreak on August 24, 1992

Hurricane Andrew - The marina Gables by the Sea after the storm surge

Hurricane Andrew - Kings Bay townhomes @ $750K each Double whammy from Andrew - upper windows blown out by winds before eye Debris in foreground result of storm surge moving through lower levels

Hurricane Andrew - Buildings on the Deering Estate Still-water marks from storm surge measured at 16.5 feet

Hurricane Andrew - An ocean-going tugboat left high and dry by storm surge. Boat is on the 174th Street side of the canal. Road in the background is old Cutler Road. A storm surge of 16.9 feet occurred a few blocks from here at the Burger King world headquarters.

Hurricane Andrew - Even the chief executive officer wasn't spared Office of Corporate Executive Officer of Burger King World Headquarters

Hurricane Andrew - Two vehicles remain in garage but overturned by force of wind

Hurricane Andrew - A section of Pinewoods Villa Note uneven damage pattern

Hurricane Andrew - A ground view of the devastation in Pinewoods Villa

Hurricane Andrew - Another view of the Pinewoods Villa area

Hurricane Andrew - Pine trees snapped by force of wind at Pinewoods Villa

Hurricane Andrew - Homes in Saga Bay area Note debris from storm surge in lower left of picture

Hurricane Andrew - Six adults crowded into interior closet of this home They all survived

Hurricane Andrew - Shearwall of apartment building literally pealed off by winds

Hurricane Andrew - Uneven damage pattern in Lakes by the Bay development

Hurricane Andrew - Boat damage at Black Point Marina Wind and surge from this Category 4 storm tossed boats about like toys

Hurricane Andrew - Boat stack storage facility destroyed by wind This structure was built with steel beams Boat damage total from Andrew approached $500 million

Hurricane Andrew - winds dragged this sailboat inland over marshland

Hurricane Andrew - A piece of plywood driven through the trunk of a royal palm

Hurricane Andrew - A 1X4 board driven through the trunk of a royal palm 30 feet above ground level

Hurricane Andrew - Closeup of 1X4 board driven through the trunk of a royal palm

Hurricane Andrew - Vehicle picked and deposited on wall and other vehicle Vehicles belonged to CNN reporter and Hurricane Center employee Hurricane Center employee learned of damage to vehicle watching CNN

Hurricane Andrew - Wind damage to a self-serve gas station in Perrine

Hurricane Andrew - Remains of a furniture warehouse west of Whispering Pines

Hurricane Andrew - A large hotel at Cutler Ridge north of Homestead This hotel suffered extensive wind damage

Hurricane Andrew - A retail store in the Cutler Ridge Mall north of Homestead

Hurricane Andrew - A damage streak at Naranja Lakes These damage streaks were evident throughout the hardest hit areas

Hurricane Andrew - A home in Naranja Lakes in which a fatality occurred The home survived the initial impact of Hurricane Andrew Collapse occurred after passage of eye and reversal of winds

Hurricane Andrew - A home in Naranja Lakes in which four adults survived They took refuge in an interior closet

Hurricane Andrew - Concrete tie beam deposited on a car

Hurricane Andrew - Roof trusses in tangled masses were common sight in area

Hurricane Andrew - Front view of a home in which a fatality occurred A concrete tie beam from another unit crashed through the roof of this home

Hurricane Andrew - Streamlines of wind flow across this style of roof The resulting aerodynamic lift is displayed by the upward pointing red arrows

Hurricane Andrew - Long lines waiting for ice ration following Andrew Following major disasters, refrigeration assumes a high priority

Hurricane Andrew - F-16 in repair shop left behind at Homestead Air Force Base

Hurricane Andrew - Small planes tossed about like toys at Tamiami Airport

Hurricane Andrew - Damage was a function of type and quality of construction Country Walk (foreground), mobile home park in center, quality housing (upper)

Hurricane Andrew - Numerous gabled end roof failures in Countr

Hurricane Andrew - Despite the devastation folks still had time for humor

Hurricane Andrew - A house open for inspection by prospective buyers