Jun 1, 2019 · In this list of largest hurricanes, we will include records for all cyclonic storms including typhoons and we will judge size based on the storm’s radius, not damage or wind speed.

2005's Hurricane Rita and 2024's Hurricane Milton are tied as the fifth strongest Atlantic hurricane in terms of barometric pressure. Rita is one of three tropical cyclones from 2005 on the list, with the …

The size of a hurricane can be determined in many ways. This article reviews the deadliest, costliest and highest wind speed hurricanes for the United States mainland and United States Inhabited Territories.

Oct 12, 2024 · The strongest hurricanes, known as Category 5 hurricanes, boast wind speeds exceeding 157 mph (252 km/h), resulting in catastrophic damage. Below is a table ranking the most …

Jun 24, 2025 · What’s the Biggest Hurricane Ever? The title of “biggest” hurricane isn’t straightforward. While several storms vie for the honor based on different metrics, Typhoon Tip in 1979 holds the …

Oct 10, 2024 · The Great Galveston Hurricane is known as the deadliest weather disaster in United States history, killing at least 8,000 people, with some estimates as high as 12,000 people.

Oct 28, 2025 · Known as the Great Hurricane, it remains the deadliest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. Estimates of the death toll range between 20,000 and 27,500. The hurricane whipped across the …

May 13, 2025 · This list provides details on the 10 most intense hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones in world history, ranked by one-minute sustained wind speeds.

Sep 26, 2024 · There are a few ways to rate the severity of a storm when trying to define the "worst" or "biggest" -- wind speed, lowest internal pressure and damage costs. In 2018, Hurricane Michael hit …

The most intense storm in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by both sustained winds and central pressure was Hurricane Patricia. Its sustained winds of 345 km/h (215 mph) are also the highest on record globally.