what are the top 5 worst hurricanes in history?
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['Galveston Hurricane of 1900. The “Great” Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is by far the deadliest natural disaster to impact the United States. ... ', 'Miami Hurricane of 1926. ... ', 'Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928. ... ', 'Hurricane Andrew of 1992.', 'Hurricane Katrina of 2005.']
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The three broad categories of hurricane damage are (1) wind damage, (2) storm surge, and (3) inland freshwater flooding. Storm surge is responsible for the greatest percentage of hurricane-related deaths.
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3 named storms brewing in the Atlantic. A week after Hurricane Irma slammed ashore in Florida, there are now more storms developing in the Atlantic. Hurricane Jose may bring dangerous waves, wind and rain to the Northeast. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Maria is taking aim at the Caribbean.
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Thirty-six Category 5 hurricanes have been recorded in the Atlantic basin since 1851, when records began. Only one Category 5 has been recorded in July, eight in August, twenty-one in September, six in October, and one in November. There have been no officially recorded June or off-season Category 5 hurricanes.
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['Katrina (Louisiana) - 2005, 920 mb.', 'Andrew (Florida, Louisiana) - 1992, 922 mb.', 'TX (Indianola) - 1884, 925 mb.', 'FL (Keys) - 1919, 927 mb.', 'FL (Lake Okeechobee) - 1928, 929 mb.', 'Donna (Florida) - 1960, 930 mb.', 'Carla (Texas) - 1961, 931 mb.']
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['(1700) Hurricane struck Charleston, 98 killed.', "(1706) French, Spanish attacked Charles Town during Queen Anne's War; colonial forces captured French vessel and crew.", '(1712) Territory of Carolina divided into North and South; each had own governor.', '(1713) Hurricane struck; heavy flooding, 70 killed.']
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['Chad.', 'Madagascar. ... ', 'Zambia. ... ', 'Liberia. ... ', 'Haiti. ... ', 'Timor-Leste. ... ', 'Zimbabwe. ... ', 'Afghanistan. Afghanistan recently experienced its worst drought in decades, brought on by the effects of La Niña. ... ']
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The Bahamas are among the most familiar with Category 5 storms. Four Category 5 storms have made landfall on the islands. They saw Category 5 storms in 1932 and 1933 and another with Hurricane Andrew in 1992 before being hit by Dorian on Sunday.
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The most powerful Atlantic storm ever recorded is still due to hit Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas, and is expected in Florida and Georgia by Sunday. At least 14 people have been killed as Irma ripped through the Caribbean. These islands were the first to be hit by Irma.
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Since 1924, there have been 35 documented hurricanes in the North Atlantic that reached this level—and of those, five have hit the United States at Category 5 strength. While category 5 storms clearly present a severe threat, wind speed isn't the only factor that makes a hurricane destructive.
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Negative Effects of Hurricanes. Storm surge, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, high winds, riptide, and death are the most major effects of hurricanes. While a hurricane is approaching the coast, the sea level increases swiftly. Since the sea level rises, the amount of water can cause many deaths from drowning.
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These monster storms pack wind speeds of 157 miles per hour or more. Since 1924, there have been 35 documented hurricanes in the North Atlantic that reached this level—and of those, five have hit the United States at Category 5 strength.
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["Logan 's Sun. Rizzuto's Revenge. The Hell You Say. Sickon U. ... ", 'Icy London. Icy France. Eye See Eeew. ... ', 'Giant Rats of Sumatra. Monsters Due. Orion Slave Traders. ... ', 'Klondike Kittens. Cheez Toe. Demons of Demi. ... ', 'Finches of Attica. Busted Chifarobe. Busted by Boo.']
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Category 3: Winds 111 to 129 mph (Devastating — Can break windows and doors) Category 4: Winds 130 to 156 mph (Catastrophic damage — Can tear off roofs) Category 5: Winds 157 mph or higher (The absolute worst and can level houses and destroy buildings)
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['storm surge and storm tide.', 'heavy rainfall and inland flooding.', 'high winds.', 'rip currents.', 'tornadoes.']
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Category 5 hurricane: Catastrophic damage will occur In a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category hurricane, winds are 157 mph or higher. People, livestock and pets can be in danger from flying debris, even indoors.
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Category 1 hurricane: Very dangerous winds will produce some damage. In a Category 1 hurricane, winds range from 74 to 95 mph. Falling debris could strike people, livestock and pets, and older mobile homes could be destroyed. Protected glass windows will generally make it through the hurricane without major damage.