A category 2 hurricane brought significant damage when it made landfall, causing billions of dollars in damages and resulting in numerous deaths. The storm's impact is still remembered today, even after other major storms have affected the area. The hurricane's strong winds and heavy rain led to a historic storm surge.

It was blamed for many deaths, both directly and indirectly. Further details about the storm's effects and aftermath are available, including photos and statistics from the time it occurred, 18 years ago.