Hurricane season has historically brought devastation to the United States, with several storms causing unforgettable damage In no particular order, here are five of the most destructive hurricanes in US history Hurricane Maria (2017) Maria severely impacted Puerto Rico, destroying infrastructure and leaving many without power for months Its destruction claimed 2,982 lives and resulted in $91.6 billion in damages Hurricane Irma (2017) Nicknamed “Irmageddon,” Irma devastated the Caribbean and Florida with record-breaking power It killed around 134 people and caused $77.2 billion in destruction Hurricane Katrina (2005) One of the most catastrophic storms, Katrina flooded New Orleans due to failed levees, left 1,833 dead, and caused $161 billion in damage The hurricane also triggered 33 tornadoes Hurricane Sandy (2012) Making landfall near Atlantic City, Sandy ravaged 24 states with 110 mph winds, leaving parts of New York City flooded and without power The storm claimed 233 lives and caused $65 billion in damages The Galveston Hurricane (1900) The deadliest natural disaster in US history, this storm decimated Galveston, Texas, leaving up to 12,000 dead and destroying 10,000 homes, with damages totaling $30 million at the time

Hurricanes are among the most damaging and deadly natural disasters on Earth. With winds that can blow over 100 mph, these monster storms are capable of causing widespread destruction. Watch for a look at the 7 hurricanes with the highest wind speeds, highest death tolls, and costliest damage on record.

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Toronto Maple Leafs (27-13-2) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-15-2) When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Lenovo Center TV: TSN Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Maple Leafs +124, Hurricanes -154 The buzz As the Maple Leafs went about beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday, the Hurricanes lost by a similar score in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. Carolina has been inconsistent, going 8-10-1 in its past 19 games, a stretch that started on Nov. 29 … During the...