Texas and the Gulf coast continue to feel the effects of hurricane Harvey, which brought severe flooding.
Weather Channel compiled a list of the 10 most worst hurricanes (and flooding caused by them) in U.S. history, including those who have not yet given names.
Hurricane in Galveston, September 1900
Hurricane 4-category struck Galveston, Texas. The exact number of victims was never established, according to various estimates, it amounted to from 8 to 12 thousand people.
Hurricane in Miami, September 1926
The storm struck Miami, when the residents of South Florida still was not as prepared for disaster as it is now. According to the red cross, the hurricane has killed 372 people, another 150 people drowned when the water broke the dam Moore Haven in several places.
Hurricane in South Florida, September 1928
A hurricane of the 5th category has raged around West Palm Beach. Due to heavy rainfall, lake Okeechobee overflowed, flooding the surrounding area to a depth of over 10 feet. Drowned 2,500 people, was flooded more than 1,700 homes.
The hurricane of Labor Day, September 1935
The storm struck the Florida Keys with winds up to 185 miles per hour and 20 foot waves. According to the National oceanic and atmospheric administration, the hurricane killed 408 people, most of whom were veterans of the First world war, who worked on construction sites in the area.
Long island hurricane, September 1938
This storm and the winds blowing at speeds up to 180 mph, on the way to New England killed on long island 256 people. In Massachusetts, Rhode island and Connecticut houses were destroyed. The damage amounted to 306 million dollars.
Hurricane Camille, August 1969
Camille struck the coast of Mississippi, causing waves up to 24 feet tall. More than 140 people were killed in cities on the Gulf coast, 113 – flood in Virginia.
Hurricane Andrew, August 1992
Andrew had a short but violent storm that struck southern Florida with the force of a hurricane of the 5th category. Then a hurricane dropped to 3rd category and made it to Louisiana. Killed 65 people, damaged and destroyed 127 million homes, the damage amounted to 26 billion dollars.
25 years ago this week Hurricane Andrew tore through parts of south Florida & @SamaritansPurse responded to help. pic.twitter.com/oXgVhxNMkg
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) August 25, 2017
Hurricane Charley, August 2004
The main force of the storm fell on Florida and South Carolina. 10 people were killed, and material losses from damage are estimated at $ 15 billion.
Hurricane Katrina, August 2005
According to the Federal emergency management Agency Katrina, hurricane 3 category, killed about 2,000 people and caused damage amounting to 100 billion dollars. Water broke through levees and flooded 80% of the territory of New Orleans, Louisiana.
On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. More than 1,200 ppl died as US gov deserted the city’s residents. pic.twitter.com/r4rsMZh1Vf
— American Values (@US_values) August 26, 2017
Storm sandy, October 2012
The hurricane destruction in new York and new Jersey, killed 72 people, destroyed 650 homes, caused flooding in the streets and in the subway. Material damage is estimated at $ 65 billion.
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— IG: DoggieDiamonds (@DoggieDiamonds) June 26, 2017
