Not only are hurricanes the most destructive natural disasters, they are also the deadliest. The 67 major hurricanes to hit the U.S. since 1980 have resulted in more than 7,200 deaths, or an average ...

Hurricane Camille is one of three catastrophic Category 5 hurricanes to make landfall in the United States in the 20th century, along with 1935's Labor Day hurricane and 1992's Hurricane Andrew. When ...

Hurricane Katrina has become the most destructive US natural disaster in living memory, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, and with some estimates putting the death toll at over ...

ATLANTA — While hurricane winds often get the most attention, storm surge is usually the deadliest part of a tropical cyclone, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

For U.S. coastal residents, storm surge is among the deadliest hurricane hazards, causing catastrophic property damage and loss of life, and scientists expect tropical storms to grow more intense.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hurricane season is just around the corner. In recent years, hurricanes have been getting worse. The costliest US hurricanes of ...

Meteorologists still cite Hurricane Bob as an example of how quickly a season that seems subdued can become dangerous.