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Here are the 10 most expensive hurricanes in U.S. history (through 2014)

Hurricanes are feared storms for good reasons. And, with winds that can exceed 155 miles per hour, the damage they leave in their wake can be staggering.

By Jayleen R. Heft | Updated on July 08, 2015

Hurricanes are feared storms for good reasons. These deadly storms can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and extend several hundred miles inland. Hurricanes can produce winds exceeding 155 miles per hour as well as tornadoes. Storm surges along the coast and extensive damage from heavy rainfall are also part of the destructive forces from hurricanes. 

Fortunately, Colorado State University researchers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Climate Prediction Center have predicted a well below-average hurricane season for the Atlantic basin in 2015, citing the likely development of a strong El Niño event as well as continued unfavorable hurricane formation conditions in the tropical Atlantic.

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Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected].

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