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   How much damage did Hurricane Harvey cause?

   • Hurricane Harvey, which sparked extreme flooding in Houston and the surrounding area in August and September, caused $125 billion in damage, the year’s most expensive disaster. Hurricane Maria, which in September set off a fatal and ongoing humanitarian crisis in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico and elsewhere, caused $90 billion in damage.

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   How much did Hurricane Harvey cost?

   • Harvey’s toll may yet increase and put the storm on a scale of economic devastation with Hurricane Katrina, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates cost about $160 billion in today’s dollars and resulted in 1,833 deaths. There are several other estimates of the cost of Harvey not included here.

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   How has Hurricane Harvey impacted communities?

   • Hurricane Harvey has underscored the necessity for greater investment in resilience, community preparedness, and preparation for extreme flooding. The storm has also brought to the forefront the need to reassess risks and draw lessons from damage to infrastructure.

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   How many people died in Hurricane Harvey?

   • The human toll of Hurricane Harvey is staggering, with 68 direct deaths and 35 indirect deaths attributed to the storm. The loss of life is a sobering reminder of the destructive power of such natural disasters. But beyond the lives lost, the impact on those who survived the storm cannot be overstated.

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   Jan 8, 2018 · NOAA reported that 2017 was the most expensive year for disasters in the U.S., with Harvey, Irma and Maria among the top five costliest hurricanes. The report did not attribute the damage to climate change or other factors.

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   Sep 1, 2017 · Tropical cyclones. Severe storms. Harvey’s toll may yet increase and put the storm on a scale of economic devastation with Hurricane Katrina, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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   Aug 30, 2017 · Hurricane Harvey: How Many Billions of Dollars in Damage Will Historic Storm Cost? Estimates range from $3 billion in insured losses to $160 billion in total economic impact, which...

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   Of the 363 billion-dollar weather disasters since 1980 (as of August 2023), tropical cyclones (or hurricanes) have caused the most damage: over $1.3 trillion total, with an average cost of $22.8 billion per event. They are also responsible for the highest number of deaths: 6,890 since 1980.

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   Aug 30, 2017 · Hurricane Harvey could be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history with a potential price tag of $190 billion, according to a preliminary estimate from private weather firm AccuWeather....

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   Jan 20, 2019 · Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 storm that hit Texas on August 25, 2017. It caused $125 billion in damage according to the National Hurricane Center. That’s more than any other natural disaster in U.S. history except Hurricane Katrina. For a wider comparison, the cumulative cost of the five worst hurricanes on record is $497 billion in ...

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   Aug 25, 2023 · Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented destruction in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in 103 lives lost and an estimated $125 billion of damage. The aftermath has highlighted the need for better disaster preparedness by investing in resilience, community preparedness and planning for extreme flooding.