Worst Hurricanes in US History
The United States has a long history of experiencing devastating hurricanes, which have caused significant loss of life and property damage over the years. The worst hurricanes in US history have left a lasting impact on the affected communities and the country as a whole. These hurricanes serve as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of natural disasters, and the need to prioritize efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change that are increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Below is a list of worst hurricanes in US History:
- Hurricane Galveston – 1900
- Hurricane Camille – 1969
- Hurricane Hugo – 1989
- Hurricane Andrew – 1992
- Hurricane Mitch – 1998
- Hurricane Charley – 2004
- Hurricane Ivan – 2004
- Hurricane Katrina – 2005
- Hurricane Wilma – 2005
- Hurricane Rita – 2005
- Hurricane Ike – 2008
- Hurricane Irene – 2011
- Hurricane Sandy – 2012
- Hurricane Matthew – 2016
- Hurricane Darby – 2016
- Hurricane Hermine – 2016
- Hurricane Irma – 2017
- Hurricane Harvey – 2017
- Hurricane Maria – 2017
- Hurricane Michael – 2018
- Hurricane Florence – 2018
- Hurricane Dorian – 2019
- Hurricane Laura – 2020
- Hurricane Ida – 2021
- Hurricane Ian – 2022
