In 2005, four major hurricanes hit the United States: Rita, Wilma, EYE, and OPAL. Rita was a Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in Texas and caused extensive damage. Wilma was also a Category 5 hurricane that caused significant damage to Florida and the Caribbean. EYE was a Category 3 hurricane that made landfall in North Carolina. Finally, OPAL was a Category 4 hurricane that caused extensive damage to the Gulf Coast.