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Originally posted by lifesaver
Anyone know how long its been since a Cat 4 or larger hit a major US city? Andrew sort of counts in 1992, but Homestead could be described as a suburb.
Just looking to see how far back we have to go to see a simular death and destruction toll.
I am thinking Galveston in 1900.
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The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 was a Cat 4 when it hit Miami. It took a few decades for the area to completely recover. Not sure what the population of Miami was at that point, though.
Trivia: The University of Miami opened it doors for the first time just days after the Great Hurricane. That's why they named their athletic teams "The Hurricanes."