1900 Galveston hurricane
The Great Galveston hurricane, known regionally as the Great Storm of 1900, was the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. The hurricane left between 6,000 and 12,000 fatalities in the United States; the number most cited in official reports is 8,000. Most of these deaths occurred in and near Galvestan, Texas, after storm surge inundated the coastline with 8 to...