What was the worst hurricane in U.S. history?

Answer 1

There have been many bad hurricanes in U.S. history. The most devastating hurricane was the one that struck Galveston in 1900. It practically destroyed the entire city. The most expensive one was Katrina.

Answer 2

Hurricane Andrew in 1992 -- Category 5 that hit south Florida then crossed the Gulf of Mexico to hit the US again. One of the strongest *named* storms to hit the US. Or, the Galveston Texas Hurricane in 1900. It's really a toss up

Many would say Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but I completely disagree if you are talking worst in terms of death toll or actual storm strength.

Answer 3

I think you have to define "worst" in order to have a meaningful response.

For instance Katrina was a very expensive hurricane but many hurricanes have caused more loss of human life.

I might vote for the famous Galveston, Texas hurricane that hit on or near the year 1900.

Answer 4

The Galveston hurricane of 1900. Category 4. They weren't giving out names to them at that time.

Answer 5

lack of existence: Galveston hurricane of 1900. 6K-12K+ expected deaths. harm, maximum expensive: hurricane Katrina, 2005. Over $100Bn and nonetheless counting. harm, maximum universal: hurricane Agnes, 1972. Flooded 11 states up the east coast (finished state of PA became declared a catastrophe section).

Answer 6

Little is known about Hurricane Humperdinck, but this monster tore apart a little shack on one of the islands of the Caribbean back in the 1950s. Devastation followed for the family of mice that built their whole lives inside this abandoned abode. I still weep for them.

Answer 7

The Worst Natural Disaster in U.S. History


More than 6,000 die in Galveston storm!
SEPTEMBER 8TH-9TH, 1900

Answer 8

katrina, although the hurricane that occured in galveston, tx in 1900 killed the most people

Answer 9

the one that hit Galveston Tx in 1900 several thousands died.
Katrina is the most recent

Answer 10

I believe it was Katrina. But I am not 100% sure.