Top 10 Deadliest Hurricanes in US History 🌪️ 29.06.2024

Top 10 Deadliest Hurricanes in US History 🌪️ 29.06.2024
Galveston Hurricane (1900)
Fact: The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history, claiming over 8,000 lives.
Hurricane Maria (2017)
Fact: Devastated Puerto Rico, leading to over 2,900 deaths and a prolonged recovery crisis.
Okeechobee Hurricane (1928)
Fact: Responsible for over 2,500 deaths, mostly around Lake Okeechobee in Florida.
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Fact: Over 1,800 fatalities and massive flooding in New Orleans due to levee failures.
Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Fact: Caused catastrophic flooding in Texas, with rainfall exceeding 50 inches in some areas.
Hurricane Sandy (2012)
Fact: Known as "Superstorm Sandy," it caused widespread damage across the Northeastern U.S., with a death toll of 117 in the U.S.
New England Hurricane (1938)
Fact: Struck Long Island and New England, causing over 600 deaths and extensive damage.
Great Miami Hurricane (1926)
Fact: Wrecked Miami and caused significant economic damage, leading to over 400 deaths.
Hurricane Camille (1969)
Fact: One of only four Category 5 hurricanes to hit the U.S., causing 259 deaths.
Hurricane Ike (2008)
Fact: Struck Texas and Louisiana, leading to significant destruction and 112 fatalities in the U.S.
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