Anonymous

Which 20th-century hurricane was the most destructive depends on how 'destructive' is defined. Lives lost? Property damaged? Areal extent? Economic impact?

Anonymous

Andrew

Anonymous

Camille and Betsy were bad and there was one that hit Galveston in the early part of the century.

Anonymous

It's kind of a trick question. Damage is based on dollar amounts and today we have more people than ever living in homes that are more expensive than ever in hurricane zones that in years past were empty coast line..

Anonymous

Yeah; It got lucky. The others are jealous!

Anonymous

Katrina was the most destructive hurricane to strike North America.