A category 2 hurricane brought significant damage when it made landfall. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and caused billions of dollars in damages. It was blamed for numerous deaths, with a total of 113 deaths attributed to it in the United States.

The hurricane's impact is still remembered today, even after other storms have affected the area. Further details about the storm's effects and aftermath are available. The storm made landfall on September 13, 2008, and its effects were severe, with heavy rain, wind, and a historic storm surge.