Was Hurricane Andrew an exception during the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season?
Q: Was Hurricane Andrew an exception during the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season?
A: Yes, Hurricane Andrew was the exception during the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season.
Q: Which areas did Hurricane Andrew hit?
A: Hurricane Andrew hit the Bahamas, southeast Florida, and south central Louisiana.
Q: Was Hurricane Betsy similar to Hurricane Andrew?
A: Yes, Hurricane Betsy was similar to Hurricane Andrew in terms of the path they took and the areas they hit, southern Florida and Louisiana.
Q: Did Hurricane Andrew cause flooding in New Orleans?
A: No, unlike Hurricane Betsy, Hurricane Andrew did not cause flooding in New Orleans.
Q: What was the main cause of damage from Hurricane Andrew in Florida and Louisiana?
A: The main cause of damage from Hurricane Andrew in Florida and Louisiana was high winds, rather than storm surge.
Q: How much damage did Hurricane Andrew cause?
A: Hurricane Andrew caused between $23 billion and $37 billion in damage (1992 USD).
Q: Was Hurricane Andrew the costliest Atlantic hurricane to hit the United States?
A: Yes, Hurricane Andrew was the costliest Atlantic hurricane to hit the United States at the time, with a damage amount between $23 billion and $37 billion (1992 USD). However, Hurricane Katrina later surpassed it in official damage amounts.