Ian is the second-deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. in the 21st century, behind Hurricane Katrina, which left more than 1,800 people dead in 2005.
Pine Island, the largest barrier island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, has been largely cut off from the outside world. The pounding storm damaged the island’s causeway, rendering its towns only accessible by boat or aircraft.
It's been 30 years since the landfall for Hurricane Andrew, but the photos are still as startling and breathtaking as ever. They've made their mark in history and many are recognizable for the damage associated with how powerful hurricanes can be.