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Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager
A category 3 hurricane is a significant storm. Does anyone know what the highest category of hurricane ever was to hit the Villages in modern times?
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Irma was a cat 3 when it hit land on Marcos Island which is near Neptune. When it hit the Villages it was a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 70 mph and gusts at close to 100 mph.
It dropped 12-15 inches of rain. Lots of problems for people in the historic district.
No reported deaths but significant property damage in the villages.
Before & After Hurricane Irma | Video | thevillagesdailysun.com