Where Andrew's surge peaked
Andrew's surge along this stretch of Biscayne Bay was the highest of the storm, pushing bay water far inland. Most Cutler Bay homes were rebuilt after 1992 under stricter codes, which helps with wind. Surge is a different threat, and eastern neighborhoods near the bay remain exposed. See flood cleanup.
- ZIP codes
- 33157, 33189, 33190
- County
- Miami-Dade
- Typical housing
- Post-1992 single-family homes, townhomes, bayfront and canal homes
- Main water risks
- Biscayne Bay surge, canal flooding, 30-year-old fixtures, AC condensate
Canals to the bay
Canals connect Cutler Bay's neighborhoods to Biscayne Bay. King tides and surge push water up them, and low canal-front lots can flood. Check your address on the FEMA flood map and keep flood coverage in place.
Thirty-year-old rebuilds
Homes rebuilt after Andrew are now around 30 years old, with original water heaters, supply valves and AC equipment reaching the end of their life. Air handler closets with clogged condensate lines and water heaters in garages are common sources of leaks. See AC and HVAC condensation leak damage.
Services in Cutler Bay
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration