Hurricanes at Eye Level: Wind, waves and destruction

Threading the Needle

Close-up of 1X4 board driven through the trunk of a royal palm caused by winds from Hurricane Andrew.

Major Force

The house in the photo collapsed like a deck of cards, which gives an indication of exactly how strong Category-5 Hurricane Camille winds were. Photo was taken on August 17, 1969 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Hurricane Francis Pounds the Kennedy Space Center

NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida suffered a hit when Hurricane Frances swept across the state Sept. 4, 2004. Teams assessing the damage report that the center weathered the storm fairly well. There was serious damage accessed to the center's landmark structure, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).

Dismantled Rocket

A Mercury/Redstone rocket on display at the Pass and Identification Building at the entrance to Kennedy Space lies on its side following Hurricane Frances. The storm's path over Florida took it through Cape Canaveral and KSC property on September 4, 2001.