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What were the 5 worst hurricanes in US history?
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)
What were the names of the last category 5 hurricanes in the last 100 years that hit the US the year it occurred the that received the greatest damage and the number of fatalities?
I am only aware of 3 category five hurricanes: "Labor Day" Hurricane in 1935 wind of 161mph Hurricane Camille in1969 winds of 190 mph Hurricane Andrew in 1992 winds of 167 mph
What is the last category 5 to strike the US?
Hurricane Camille in 1969. It hit Mississippi
The last category 4 or 5 hurricane to hit the gulf of Mexico?
I believe Hurricane Rita in late Sept. 2005 was the last Cat 5 to threaten the Gulf Of Mexico. Wilma came close, a month later, but only skirted the gulf before heading towards south Florida.
Where did hurricane Edith make landfall as a category 5 hurricane in 1971?
"Where did hurricane Edith make landfall as a catergory 5 hurricane in 1971?"
What is the worst kind of hurricane?
Category 5 is the worst.
What is the name of the last category 5 hurricane to strike the US and what year was that?
The last hurricane to hit the U.S. at category 5 intensity was Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Worst hurricane that cost at least 30 billion in Florida?
Hurricane Andrew, August 24th 1992 this was a Cat. #5 the most powerful hurricane there is.
What category for hurricanes are the most destructive?
The worst category of hurricane is a category 5, with winds of at least 156 mph.
Are category storms the worst hurricanes?
No. Category 1 is the weakest category of hurricane. In most cases category 5 hurricanes are the worst. However, some pf the impacts of a hurricane do not necessarily depend on the storm's category.
What was the last hurricane to hit Houston Texas?
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What were the 5 worst hurricanes in US history?
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)
Is hurricane Andrew the weakest hurricane?
Not at all. Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 hurricane, making it one of the strongest hurricanes of the past 20 years.
What information does a storm surge atlas provide?
D. the worst-case torm srge associated with a cat 5 hurricane
What does a storm surge atlas provide information on?
D. the worst-case torm srge associated with a cat 5 hurricane
What does storm surge atlas provide information on?
D. the worst-case torm srge associated with a cat 5 hurricane
Last hurricane in Mauritius?
last year arund feb march but they call them cyclones, that was the last one that was catergory 5
