20 costliest US hurricanes

A look at the 20 costliest tropical cyclones to hit mainland United States, 1900-2010.

Since 2000 the U.S. has experienced nine out of the 20 costliest tropical cyclones (hurricanes) dating back to records from 1900.

A large portion of the damage resulted from inland floods caused by torrential rain.

Here is a look back at those 20 devastating storms, only four of which were Category 4 or Category 5 hurricanes.

Facts and figures provided by the National Hurricane Center, accounting for 2010 deflation rates.

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Damage in the billions

Since 2000 the U.S. has experienced nine out of the 20 costliest tropical cyclones (hurricanes) dating back to records from 1900.

A large portion of the damage resulted from inland floods caused by torrential rain.

Here is a look back at those 20 devastating storms, only four of which were Category 4 or Category 5 hurricanes.

Facts and figures provided by the National Hurricane Center, accounting for 2010 deflation rates.

Credit: NOAA

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20 costliest US hurricanes

A look at the 20 costliest tropical cyclones to hit mainland United States, 1900-2010.

Damage in the billions

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