Effects of Hurricane Ivan in Florida

Hurricane Ivan
	Satellite image of Hurricane Ivan shortly before landfall
Meteorological history
Formed	September 15, 2004
Dissipated	September 22, 2004
Category 3 major hurricane
	1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds	115 mph (185 km/h)
Overall effects
Fatalities	14 direct, unknown indirect
Damage	$113 million (2004 USD)
Areas affected	Florida
	Part of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season
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The effects of Hurricane Ivan in Florida in mid-to-late September 2004 were quite destructive, with over 14 direct deaths being caused by the storm, and at least $113 million in damage. After Ivan was a Category 5 at three separate points,^[2] the storm weakened to a Category 3 before making landfall in nearby Alabama. However, neighboring Florida still saw destructive impacts from Ivan.

^ Florida Event Reports: Hurricane Ivan, NCEI
^ Memories of Ivan overshadowed by Katrina for many, NOLA, September 15, 2009

[1] Florida Event Reports: Hurricane Ivan, NCEI

[2] Memories of Ivan overshadowed by Katrina for many, NOLA, September 15, 2009

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