15 Biggest, Deadliest, Most Devastating Hurricanes to Hit the United States

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14. Hurricane Opal

Year: 1995

Maximum speed: 150 mph

Death toll: 9

Damage cost: $2.1 billion

Hurricane Opal was formed in September, but disaster hit in October at Pensacola Beach, Florida. Once again, it was lucky that the hurricane had already unleashed its fury elsewhere (Mexico). Still, the damage caused would’ve equaled 2.1 billion dollars today.

Biggest, Deadliest, Most Devastating Hurricanes to Hit the United States

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