Alot,it killed from 6,000 to 12,000 people
Galveston in 1900. The official casualty estimates for the city of Galveston itself ranged from 6000 to 8000; the numbers for the whole of Galveston Island were much higher, from 10,000 to 12,000.
It is Florida law requires property insurance policies to include coverage for damage caused by the wind during a storm that the National Hurricane Center declares to be a hurricane.
Texas (Galveston) Year 1900, Category 4, Death Toll 8000 On September 8, 1900 this category 4 hurricane slammed into Galveston, Texas and caused more deaths than any storm in American history. Waves 15 feet above their normal levels and winds raging at 130 mph destroyed much of Galveston and left 8000 Galveston residents and tourists dead. Residents in other states were affected by this hurricane. More than 8000 people were killed. Residents justwalking across the city borders were affected, more or less affecting the death toll to about 8,900.
Electronic shops , cars , houses .etc. are the damages caused by flood.
However advanced science and technology may be, we can't literally stop disasters. But what we can do is observe the weather patterns to predict a disaster, so we can evacuate people and save lives
An un-named Hurricane.
Hurricane Dennis caused about $4billion in damage.
Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history.
It struck Galveston, Texas.
Hurricane Kenna caused $101 million in damages (2002 USD).
Galveston in 1900. The official casualty estimates for the city of Galveston itself ranged from 6000 to 8000; the numbers for the whole of Galveston Island were much higher, from 10,000 to 12,000.
Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history.
Andrew caused about $26.5 billion in damage
Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history
Many Many Many,the worst of them was probably the worst was Hurricane Ike of 2008, Hurricane Allison of 2001, or Hurricane Alicia of 1983. All of those caused BILLIONS of dollars in damage. Inland Texas is pretty safe though.
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.
Hurricane Katrina caused $81 billion in property damages, but it is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion, earning the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history