Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico seven years ago today, leaving a lasting impact on the island and its residents. It's hard to believe it's been seven years since this, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico since the 1930s,

Friday marks seven years since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. Maria was a strong Category 4 storm when it hit on September 20th, 2017. The storm killed about 3,000 people and caused more than $90 billion in damage. Parts of the island are still rebuilding today.

In 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm. The storm left the entire island without power and nearly 3,000 people dead over the next several months.