Hurricane Charley was a destructive force that made landfall in Florida in 2004. Though there are no true synonyms for the specific storm itself, there are many words that can describe the impacts of a hurricane like Charley. Words like devastating, catastrophic, destructive, and deadly all convey the danger and destruction that can be caused by a major storm. Other words like intense, powerful, and ferocious describe the strength of the winds and rain that accompany a hurricane. Ultimately, though, Hurricane Charley remains a specific event in history, and any attempt to describe it or its impact must start there.