Hurricane Ivan was a powerful tropical cyclone that formed in September 2004. It reached Category 5 status on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. The hurricane caused significant damage in the Caribbean, particularly in Grenada, where it destroyed homes and infrastructure. After moving through the Caribbean, Ivan made landfall in the United States on September 16, 2004, impacting areas such as Alabama and Florida. The storm resulted in widespread flooding and power outages, leading to billions of dollars in damages. Ivan was one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.