Top 10 Deadliest Hurricanes In US History

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Megan Trimble in her article "Top 10 Deadliest Hurricanes in U.S. History" from the August 31, 2017 issue of U.S. News & World Report discusses about the impact hurricanes cause. Hurricanes that make landfall on U.S. soil cause massive destruction, with billions of dollars in damages. Cities have to rebuild because of all of the flooding and heavy wind damages. Many residents become displaced due to the horrible destruction done to their homes and businesses. Death to thousands is also a possibility for anyone who decides to stay in these areas during a hurricane. Here is a list of the top 10 deadliest hurricanes to hit the United States from least to greatest in terms of death toll: "Florida Keys Hurricane", "Hurricane Audrey", New England

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