Top 5 Costliest Hurricanes in U.S. History

Hurricanes are nature’s most destructive forces, leaving devastation in their wake. Today, we’re counting down the top 5 costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, based on their staggering destruction and impact:

🌪️ #5: Hurricane Irma (2017) – $64.2 billion in damages. A Category 5 monster that ravaged the Caribbean and Florida.
🌊 #4: Hurricane Sandy (2012) – $89.1 billion. The infamous Superstorm that flooded New York City and reshaped the East Coast.
💨 #3: Hurricane Ian (2022) – $121.6 billion. A devastating storm surge and 155 mph winds tore through Florida.
☔ #2: Hurricane Harvey (2017) – $160.5 billion. Record-breaking rainfall submerged Houston in catastrophic floods.
🔥 #1: Hurricane Katrina (2005) – $201.5 billion. The deadliest storm, with levee failures devastating New Orleans and beyond.

These hurricanes are a sobering reminder of the power of nature and the resilience of communities rebuilding in their aftermath. Stay safe, stay prepared, and let’s learn from history to face the storms ahead.