Top 5 Most Dangerous Hurricanes in U.S. History

2. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

• Wind Speed: 175 mph
• Fatalities: Around 1,833 people
• Damage: $125 billion

Katrina is one of the most devastating hurricanes of the 21st century, affecting mainly Louisiana and the city of New Orleans. Due to the failure of levees, a large part of the city was submerged. The scale of the disaster was so massive that it triggered one of the largest humanitarian and rescue operations in U.S. history. Economic losses were record-breaking at that time.