How many people will die during a hurricane?

Answer 1

Most hurricane deaths are from drowning. Storm surge is what kills most people in a hurricane. The storm pushes water to the shore and causes a wave of 5 to 25 feet which inindates the shore and the inland. Tornadoes are an aftermath of the storm.

Answer 2

once it hits cold water or land it dies down to a tropical storm like hurricane irene.
The wind, debree, and flooding. So pretty much everything a hurricane can do
Most people drown.
During a hurricane, there are many way to die. Most people drown. Dome are hit with flying debris or are killed by tornadoes that sometimes touch down as a result of hurricanes.

Answer 3

that is a question that has many variables and depends largely on the preparedness, location and condition (healthwise) of the individual and their knowledge of safety when it comes to riding out a hurricane (which is never recommended)

Answer 4

Most people who die in hurricanes drown. The winds of a hurricane can push ocean water onto land, producing what is called a storm surge, producing severe coastal flooding.

Hurricane also produce torrential rain, which can cause major inland flooding.

Hurricane also produce very strong winds. Flying debris and falling trees from this wind can be deadly.

Answer 5

It varies widely. Many hurricanes don't kill anyone, especially ones that never threaten land. Some may kill just one or two, while others may kill dozens. Some of the worst hurricanes have had death tolls upward of ten thousand.

Answer 6

Anything from dozens, to hundreds or even thousands. It depends on the strength and category of the hurricane as well as weather/wind conditions.

Answer 7

If it is a big one they are devastated and killed. If a smaller one there is much damage and there is less death.

Answer 8

cold air kills a hurricane a hurricane needs hot moist air