Hurricane Ian intensified to an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm on Wednesday as it steamed toward Florida's Gulf Coast, threatening to bring destruction and life-threatening conditions to much of the state.
As Floridians brace for the approaching storm, here are the five of the most deadly and destructive hurricanes to hit the state in recent years, listed in chronological order.
While Hurricane Katrina in 2005 traveled across the southern tip of Florida, most of the damage it caused was in New Orleans. Katrina still ranks as both the deadliest and most expensive hurricane in modern U.S. history.Excluding Katrina, Hurricane Irma was the costliest in Florida history, with total U.S. damage estimated at $50 billion.
Hurricane Andrew directly killed 15 people and dozens indirectly, while Hurricane Irma caused seven direct and 80 indirect deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.The Category 5 hurricane struck South Miami-Dade County with winds of 165 miles per hour , causing an estimated $25 billion in damages in the state. Fifteen people were killed as a direct effect of the storm, with dozens more dying of indirect causes. Andrew ranked as the most expensive storm in U.S.
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