Hurricane Andrew was a destructive tropical cyclone that struck the Bahamas, Florida, and Louisiana in August 1992. Synonyms for Hurricane Andrew may include, but are not limited to, cyclone, typhoon, tropical storm, or simply hurricane. Hurricanes are powerful and potentially deadly storms that form over warm ocean waters and can cause significant damage through high winds, storm surges, and flash flooding. Hurricane Andrew was one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over $25 billion in damages and leaving 65 people dead. In the years since, storms of similar magnitude have been referred to as "Hurricane Katrina," "Hurricane Sandy," and "Hurricane Irma".