12 Most Expensive Hurricanes in U.S. History

by Brian Beers, Senior ProducerLast Updated: 27 August 2009With hurricane season in full swing, we take a fresh look at the all-time costliest hurricanes to hit the United States.(Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Opal Tracking Map

Photo: NOAA (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Georges Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Jeanne Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Frances Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Rita Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Hugo Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Ivan Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Charley Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Wilma Tracking Map

Photo: FEMA (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Ike Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Hurricane Andrew Tracking Map

Photo: AP (Source: Insurance Information Institute, * Based on estimated insured losses for property coverage, and adjusted to 2008 Dollars)> Replay Slideshow> Hurricane Katrina Tracking Map

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