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The exact total is unknown but it is thought that 6,000-12,000 people died.

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The Galveston hurricane hit Texas, not Florida. It killed at least 6,000 people and possibly as many as 12,000.

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The exact death toll is unknown. Estimates range from 6,000 to 12,000.

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As of September 1, 2017 the death toll from Hurricane Harvey stands at 48. This number is likely to rise as rescuers reach flooded areas and find bodies.

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over 100,000 people died

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Up to 10000 people died

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Q: How many people died in the hurricane at Galveston in 1900?
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Where did the Galveston hurricane occur?

"Hurricane Galveston" was not the name of a hurricane. There was the Galveston hurricane of 1900, which occurred before there was a naming system for hurricanes. As a result the hurricane was named for where it hit: Galveston, Texas.


When and where did the deadliest hurricane happen in the us?

The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck Galveston, Texas in the year 1900. The entire city of Galveston was destroyed and 8,000 to 12,000 died.


How many died in Galveston Texas in the hurricane?

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When and where was the worst hurricane in US and how many people died in the hurricane?

The worst U.S. hurricane in terms of death toll struck Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900. The death toll was at least 6,000 and may have been as high as 12,000.


How many people died in hurricane 1900?

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Which hurricane caused the greatest loss of life in the US?

1. The Great Galveston Hurricane Galveston, Texas September 8, 1900 This unnamed hurricane caused the greatest loss of life of any Hurricane in recorded US history. First tracked in Cuba as a tropical storm on Sept. 3, it hit Galveston as a Category 4 Hurricane. An estimated 6,000 - 12,000 people died as storm tides of eight to 15 feet washed over the barrier island. The tragedy was documented in the recent book, Isaac's Storm.


How many people died in the the worst hurricane in the US?

The worst hurricane to hit the USA, in terms of death toll, was the one that hit Galveston on September 8, 1900. The closest official estimate for the total deaths is around 8,000, but unofficial estimates suggest the toll could have been as high as 12,000.


What was the deadliest hurricane to hit US and how many were killed?

As far as how many deaths were recorded, The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 ranks #1. It is estimated that anywhere from 6,000 to 12,000 people died due to debris, flooding, and wind damage. Areas effected by the storm range from the Caribbean to the coast of Texas.


What is the number of Americans killed in an day?

More Americans probably died on Sept. 8, 1900 than on any other day in US history, when a hurricane struck Galveston Texas, killing 8,000 people. A little less than 3,000 Americans died on Sept. 11, 2001.


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Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive hurricane in terms of destruction, and it was certainly among the worst natural disasters to hit the USA since 1900. About 1800 residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast died, either directly or indirectly as a result of Katrina. However, Katrina was not the worst in terms of number of deaths. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 killed an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 people, while the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane, killed around 2,500.


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