Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas in August 2017, resulted in at least 107 confirmed deaths and caused thousands of injuries. The storm was unprecedented in its rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding in Houston and surrounding areas. In addition to the human toll, Harvey caused extensive property damage, estimated at around $125 billion.
Yes. Hurricane Gustave resulted in over a hundred direct deaths.
Hurricane Irene resulted in the deaths of at least 49 people in the United States.
Hurricane Katrina caused major deaths when it struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005. The storm surge breached levees in New Orleans leading to catastrophic flooding that resulted in the loss of over 1,800 lives.
Hurricane Frederic, which struck in 1979, resulted in 12 deaths in the United States and three in the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas in August 2017, resulted in at least 107 confirmed fatalities. The storm caused catastrophic flooding, particularly in the Houston area, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. Many of the deaths were attributed to drowning and related incidents during the severe weather conditions. The disaster prompted a significant emergency response and recovery effort.
Yes. Hurricane Gustave resulted in over a hundred direct deaths.
83 deaths and 1,897 injuries
83 deaths and 1,897 injuries
It caused either 17 or 18 deaths
195 deaths. 34 people are still missing.
The catastrophic storm resulted in millions of injuries and deaths.
Hurricane Irene resulted in the deaths of at least 49 people in the United States.
Hurricane Katrina caused major deaths when it struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005. The storm surge breached levees in New Orleans leading to catastrophic flooding that resulted in the loss of over 1,800 lives.
Hurricane Sandy is deadly. It has already resulted in at least 69 deaths as of October 28, 2012, most of them in Haiti. It will likely result in more deaths when it hits the U.S. east coast.
Hurricane Frederic, which struck in 1979, resulted in 12 deaths in the United States and three in the Dominican Republic.
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)
Hurricane Audrey resulted in the deaths of approximately 416 people in the United States, primarily in Louisiana and Texas.