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Here are some powerful hurricanes that have made a significant impact:
- Hurricane Katrina (2005): One of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, Katrina made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage and flooding along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans.
- Hurricane Harvey (2017): A Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Texas, Harvey caused widespread flooding and damage, particularly in Houston, with estimated damages of over $125 billion.
- Hurricane Maria (2017): A Category 5 hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, causing an estimated 2,975 deaths and $90 billion in damages.
- Hurricane Irma (2017): A Category 5 hurricane that caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean and Florida, with estimated damages of over $83 billion.
- Hurricane Andrew (1992): A Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in Florida, causing widespread destruction and 26 deaths, with estimated damages of over $26 billion.
- Hurricane Sandy (2012): A Category 2 hurricane that caused widespread flooding and damage along the East Coast, particularly in New York and New Jersey, with estimated damages of over $70 billion.
- Hurricane Rita (2005): A Category 3 hurricane that made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing widespread damage and flooding, particularly in the Houston area.
- Hurricane Wilma (2005): A Category 3 hurricane that made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and power outages, particularly in the Miami area.
- Hurricane Ike (2008): A Category 2 hurricane that made landfall in Texas, causing widespread damage and flooding, particularly in the Houston area.
- Hurricane Dorian (2019): A Category 5 hurricane that devastated the Bahamas, causing widespread destruction and an estimated 70 deaths, with estimated damages of over $7 billion.
These are just a few examples of powerful hurricanes that have made a significant impact.