[dfwgator]

If Andrew had hit 20 miles north of where it did, it would have been 10 times worse.

As crazy as it sounds, South Florida did dodge a bullet with Andrew.

[Paul R.]

True. I have multiple friends who were in the area at the time (most still are); they would all strongly agree with that.

[ealgeone]

If Andrew had hit 20 miles north of where it did, it would have been 10 times worse.

Yep. I work in the insurance industry and can confirm this.

[dirtboy]

The Folly Boat, beached on Folly Island by Hugo, has floated away on storm tides from Irma.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folly_boat