Most Destructive Hurricanes of All Time

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11. Irene, 2011
> Damage: $14.98 billion
> Affected area: Mid-Atlantic, Northeast U.S.
> Max wind speed at landfall: 100 mph in August, 2011

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10. Charley, 2004
> Damage: $21.12 billion
> Affected area: Southwest, Florida
> Max wind speed at landfall: 130 mph in August, 2004

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9. Rita, 2005
> Damage: $23.68 billion
> Affected area: Southwest, Louisiana, North Texas
> Max wind speed at landfall: 100 mph in September, 2005

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8. Wilma, 2005
> Damage: $24.32 billion
> Affected area: South, Florida
> Max wind speed at landfall: 130 mph in October, 2005

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7. Ivan, 2004
> Damage: $27.06 billion
> Affected area: Alabama, Northwest Florida
> Max wind speed at landfall: 105 mph in September, 2004