Worst Hurricanes in US History

Hurricane Hermine was a tropical cyclone that made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast in early September 2016. It was the first hurricane to make landfall in Florida since Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

Hurricane Matthew was a powerful and deadly hurricane that formed in the Atlantic Ocean in September 2016. It was the 13th named storm, fifth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season. In addition to the loss of life and damage to infrastructure, Hurricane Matthew also caused significant disruption to travel and business operations in many areas, particularly along the southeastern United States coast.

Hurricane Sandy was a massive, destructive hurricane that hit the eastern coast of the United States in late October 2012. The storm caused significant damage in several states, particularly in the northeastern U.S.

Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive hurricane that affected much of the Caribbean and the eastern United States in August 2011. It was the ninth named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Ike was a powerful and deadly hurricane that formed in the Atlantic Ocean in September 2008. It was the ninth named storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Rita was a powerful and destructive Atlantic hurricane that made landfall on the Gulf Coast of the United States in September 2005.

Hurricane Wilma was a powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that formed in the Caribbean Sea in October 2005. It was the twenty-second named storm, thirteenth hurricane, and sixth major hurricane of the extremely active 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was also the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin.

Hurricane Katrina (23 Aug 2005 – 31 Aug 2005) was one of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the United States. It made landfall on August 29, 2005, near New Orleans, Louisiana, and caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

Hurricane Ivan was a powerful hurricane that caused significant damage in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States in 2004. The hurricane was the ninth named storm, the sixth hurricane and the fourth major hurricane of the active 2004 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Charley was a powerful hurricane that struck Florida in August 2004. The storm’s impact prompted significant changes to emergency management practices in the affected areas, including improvements to evacuation procedures and building codes.