World Report: September 24, 2004 Vol. 10 Iss. 3
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Costliest Hurricanes
Hurricanes are deadly. The cost of suffering and loss cannot be measured in dollars. But the storms also cause billions of dollars in destruction to homes and other structures. As of 2002, these hurricanes had whipped up the most expensive damage tolls.
1. Andrew 1992 (Florida, Louisiana): $34,954,825,000
2. Hugo 1989 (South Carolina): $9,739,820,675
3. Agnes 1972 (Florida, northeastern states): $8,602,500,000
4. Betsy 1965 (Florida, Louisiana) : $8,516,866,023
5. Camille 1969 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia): $6,992,441,549
Sources: AccuWeather.com; NCDC/NOAA, 2002
