Hurricane Wilma struck South Florida on October 24, 2005, causing unprecedented destruction and over $20 billion in damages, including extensive electrical outages and gas shortages. The storm left the region's landscape severely affected, with large areas of the tree canopy destroyed and roadways blocked by debris. Mayor Kristen Jacobs described the damage as 'heart-rending', with reports indicating at least seven fatalities. Severe damage was noted in areas including downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami, affecting residential, commercial, and transportation infrastructure, particularly in poorer communities.
Hurricane Wilma, which swept across South Florida on Oct. 24, 2005, caused more than $20 billion in damage, leading to weeks of electrical outages and gas shortages.
Damage reports confirmed that the storm left South Florida a ravaged landscape with nearly every square foot affected. Mile after mile of the region's tree canopy was badly frayed or destroyed.
Broward Mayor Kristen Jacobs described damage across her county as 'heart-rending' after a helicopter flyover. The storm caused at least seven deaths, including a 1-year-old boy.
There were pockets of severe damage in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with blown-out windows on skyscrapers, mobile-home parks in heaps, and significant damage in poorer communities.
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