Top 5 Most Dangerous Hurricanes in U.S. History

4. Hurricane Maria (2017)

• Wind Speed: 175 mph
• Fatalities: Over 3,000 people (including indirect deaths)
• Damage: $91.6 billion

Maria became one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in the history of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The storm destroyed the islands’ infrastructure, leaving millions without power and water for months. Recovery efforts took years, and reports indicate a significantly higher death toll than initially reported.