Worst Hurricane

Bhola Cyclone-1970


The 1970 Bhola cyclone was a devastating tropical cyclone that struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and India's West Bengal on November 12, 1970. It was the deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded, and one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern times. Up to 500,000 people lost their lives in the storm, primarily as a result of the storm surge that flooded much of the low-lying islands of the Ganges Delta. This cyclone was the sixth cyclonic storm of the 1970 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, and also the season's strongest, reaching a strength equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.

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Hurricane Katrina - 2005
Made direct landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, killed thousands of people and left millions homeless. 20 foot flood water in most places, up to 150 mph winds. Devasting. (see more)

Hurricane Gilbert - 1988
Landfall somewhere along Gulf of Mexico, many deaths, high winds, catostrophic. (see more)

This hurricane was the deadliest weather disaster in United States history. Storm tides of 8 to 15 ft inundated the whole of Galveston Island, as well as other portions of the nearby Texas coast. These tides were largely responsible for the 8,000 deaths attributed to the storm. The damage to property was estimated at $30 million...One of the Worst
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This hurricane was the deadliest weather disaster in United States history! The whole of Galveston Island, as well as other portions of the nearby Texas coast. These tides were largely responsible for the 8,000 deaths to attributed to the storm. The damage to property was estimated at $30 million...
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Hurricane Andrew - 1992
Made landfall near Miami, Florida, one of the most costly damage creating hurricanes in history. Winds up to 160 mph. (see more)