20 photos of the worst hurricanes that have hit the United States

Matthew WilsonMay 15, 2020, 02:15 IST

Hurricane Andrew.AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Over the past 100-plus years, the United States has been hit by some of its worst hurricanes.
In 1900, the Galveston Hurricane killed between 6,000 to 12,000 people.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused $125 billion in property damage.
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With summer comes hurricane season, as meteorologists turn their gaze to the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.

Over the past century, mega-storms have pummeled the United States, killing thousands of people, destroying buildings and homes, and inflicting billions of dollars worth of damage.

From 2005's Hurricane Katrina to 1992's Hurricane Andrew to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, here are 20 photos from the worst hurricanes to have ever hit the United States.

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Harvey impacted Texas' economy, making for a slow recovery in parts.

Rockport, Texas. AMFPhotography/Shutterstock

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion worth of damages in Houston.

A flooded neighborhood in Texas. MDay Photography/Shutterstock

The winds were so strong that it pushed the Jet Star roller coaster off its pier.

The Jet Star roller coaster is seen in the Atlantic Ocean off of Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Sky Cinema/Shutterstock

Several fires broke out because of the storm, burning through neighborhoods.

Burned houses in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock

When it hit in 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused $70 billion in damage and killed 285 people.

Flooded streets in Brooklyn. FashionStock.com/Shutterstock

In the aftermath of Katrina, water had to be pumped out of flooded areas.

Water is pumped out of a flooded Metairie, Louisiana. AP Photo/Steven Senne

Thousands of people took shelter in New Orleans' Superdome.

The Superdome during Katrina. AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

When it hit Louisiana in 2005, Hurricane Katrina became the costliest storm to make landfall in the US.

Flooding in New Orleans during Katrina. AP Photo/Eric Gay

The damage caused by Andrew totaled $26.5 billion.

Helen Bendetti and an insurance representative. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Andrew negatively impacted both the economy and environment of Florida.

Palm and coconut trees snap during a wind gust. AP Photo/Charles Krupa

When it hit Florida, Hurricane Andrew had winds strong enough to blow this sailboat ashore.

A sailboat sits on a sidewalk at Dinner Key in Miami. AP Photo/Terry Renna

In the aftermath, citizens tried to return to everyday activities.

Anthony Piernas helps Linda Porter hang laundry. AP Photo/Jack Thornell

In the days following Camille, fresh water was scarce for survivors.

An 11-year-old Carl Wright in the aftermath of Camille. AP Photo/Jack Thornell

Hurricane Camille had the highest speeds of any hurricane to hit the US when it made landfall in 1969.

Parnell McKay looks at the aftermath left by Camille. AP

The winds were so powerful that they swept an 11-car passenger train off its tracks.

Aftermath of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. AP

The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane is one of four storms in US history that have made landfall as a Category 5 storm.

Aftermath from the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. AP

The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 was the second-deadliest hurricane to hit the US.

Aftermath of the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928. Everett Historical/Shutterstock

The Miami Hurricane of 1926 crippled Florida for decades.

The Miami Hurricane of 1926's aftermath. R. B. Holt/Getty Images

A large section of Galveston was destroyed by the storm.

Aftermath from the hurricane in 1900. AP

The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was, and still is, the deadliest hurricane to hit the United States.