The five worst hurricanes in United States are:

1. Galveston Hurricane was responsible for 8,000 deaths. (1900)

2. Great Okeechobee Hurricane was responsible for 2,500 deaths. (1928)

3. Chenier Caminada Hurricane was responsible for 2,000 deaths. (1893)

4. "Sea Islands" Hurricane was responsible for 1,000 to 2,000 deaths. (1893)

5. Hurricane Katrina was responsible for 1,836 deaths. (2005)

i think it really is hurricane katrina

Cook Islands Federation was created in 1893.

Barrier islands have very low relief, with very few places more than a few feet above sea level. This means that they can easily be almost completely submerged by a hurricane's storm surge. The islands themselves may consist largely of loose sand that can be washed away by the waves.