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The worst modern hurricane season, particularly in terms of intensity, impact, and records set, is widely considered to be the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. This season was devastating and set numerous records for its destructiveness.
The worst modern hurricane season, particularly in terms of intensity, impact, and records set, is widely considered to be the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. This season was devastating and set numerous records for its destructiveness.
Key Aspects of the 2017 Hurricane Season
Key Aspects of the 2017 Hurricane Season
Number of Major Hurricanes
Number of Major Hurricanes
Six hurricanes reached Category 3 or higher on the Saffir Simpson Scale, making this one of the most intense seasons on record.
Six hurricanes reached Category 3 or higher on the Saffir Simpson Scale, making this one of the most intense seasons on record.
Notable Hurricanes
Notable Hurricanes
Made landfall in Texas as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding, particularly in the Houston area. It caused approximately $125 billion in damages, tying with Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record.
Made landfall in Texas as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding, particularly in the Houston area. It caused approximately $125 billion in damages, tying with Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record.
A Category 5 hurricane that devastated the Caribbean, particularly Barbuda, St. Martin, and the Virgin Islands, before impacting Florida. It was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded in terms of sustained wind speeds.
A Category 5 hurricane that devastated the Caribbean, particularly Barbuda, St. Martin, and the Virgin Islands, before impacting Florida. It was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded in terms of sustained wind speeds.
Also a Category 5 storm, Maria caused catastrophic damage in Puerto Rico, leading to widespread power outages, a humanitarian crisis, and an estimated death toll ranging from 2,975 to over 4,600, according to different estimates.
Also a Category 5 storm, Maria caused catastrophic damage in Puerto Rico, leading to widespread power outages, a humanitarian crisis, and an estimated death toll ranging from 2,975 to over 4,600, according to different estimates.
Although less intense, Nate caused significant flooding and loss of life in Central America before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Although less intense, Nate caused significant flooding and loss of life in Central America before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Impact
Impact
The season resulted in over 3,300 direct deaths and caused a staggering $294.9 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane season on record.
The season resulted in over 3,300 direct deaths and caused a staggering $294.9 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane season on record.
The widespread destruction in places like Puerto Rico, Texas, and the Caribbean had long lasting effects, with some areas taking years to recover.
The widespread destruction in places like Puerto Rico, Texas, and the Caribbean had long lasting effects, with some areas taking years to recover.
Extended Season
Extended Season
The 2017 season was also notable for its length, with activity starting in April and continuing into November, making it one of the longest lasting seasons in modern history.
The 2017 season was also notable for its length, with activity starting in April and continuing into November, making it one of the longest lasting seasons in modern history.
2017 HURRICANE SEASON
2017 HURRICANE SEASON
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