Hurricane Charley (2004)

Home / Wind / Hurricane Charley (2004) Building Performance Report Hurricane Charley (2004) Nature’s Force vs. Structural Strength  Hurricane Charley made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida, on August 13, 2004, as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. As the first of four major hurricanes to strike Florida during the 2004 hurricane season, Charley…

Hurricane Isaac (2012)

Home / Wind / Building Performance in Southwest Florida During Hurricane Ian Hurricane Isaac (2012) Hurricane Isaac made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana on August 28, 2012, as a Category 1 hurricane. While Isaac’s peak winds were relatively modest, its expansive wind field, prolonged tropical storm conditions, significant storm surge, and…