In fact, of the seven deadliest hurricanes since the year 2000, four have had major impacts in Florida, as shown on the map above ... hurricane (in the US) to date remains Katrina in 2005 ...

THE 28 FOOT STORM SURGE, SEEMINGLY WIPED HANCOCK, HARRISON, AND JACKSON COUNTIES FROM THE MAP. >> KATRINA ... MONEY. >> DAMAGE REPORTS COMING IN AS UPROOTED TREES AND DOWNED POWER LINES IN LAUDERDALE, ...

According to the NHC, the Category 4 storm was responsible for 248 deaths in the United States, making it the "deadliest hurricane in the contiguous U.S. since Katrina in 2005." Overall ...