Washington: The activity of Hurricane Milton has intensified in America. Hurricane Milton may hit the coast on Wednesday, which may pose a threat to the densely populated west coast of Florida. It is being told that this storm can cause a lot of economic damage. At the same time, this is not the first time that a storm has caused devastation in America. Earlier, many times severe storms have come in America in which many people died and infrastructure was destroyed. We tell you about the severe storms in America

The Snow Storm (1888)

The 1888 blizzard in the United States is one of the most devastating storms in American history, killing more than 400 people. The Great Blizzard of 1888 hit the Atlantic coast. New York received 22 inches of snowfall, forcing the Brooklyn Bridge to close, while other areas received 40 to 50 inches of snowfall. More than 400 people died, including 100 sailors, and damage totaled $20 million, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Galveston Hurricane (1900)

In 1900 a massive hurricane struck Galveston, Texas, USA. Galveston was the largest city in Texas with a population of 40,000. The Great Galveston Hurricane would go down as the deadliest natural disaster in US history, killing nearly 8,000 people and destroying 3,600 buildings.

Great Miami Hurricane (1926)

Miami was the fastest-growing city in the US when the Great Hurricane of 1926 struck. The hurricane destroyed thousands of buildings and tourist attractions. Total damage was estimated at US$105 million. The official death toll was 373, but it is believed as many as 800 people may have died amid the flooding and debris.

Florida Keys Labor Day hurricane (1935)

The Florida Keys Labor Day hurricane of 1935 is one of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the US. The hurricane caused at least 408 deaths in the Florida Keys. Most of them were World War I veterans working on the railroad. The hurricane had winds of 185 mph, causing extensive damage to buildings.

New England Hurricane (1938)

The hurricane killed nearly 600 people and destroyed 8,900 buildings when it struck Barrington, United States. The New England hurricane left 63,000 residents homeless and destroyed more than two billion trees, causing environmental damage. One of the most powerful and destructive hurricanes in recorded history, the hurricane struck Long Island at a peak speed of 47 mph, earning the nickname 'Long Island Express'.

Superstorm Sandy (2012)

Superstorm Sandy is considered the most powerful hurricane in US history, as it affected 24 states along the entire eastern seaboard. The hurricane's effects extended over 900 miles. A total of 160 people died in the US due to this storm, most of them in New York and New Jersey. Several rivers overflowed, flooding lower Manhattan and several subway tunnels. More than 100,000 homes were damaged or destroyed in Long Island, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens. Sandy was the most powerful hurricane to impact New York since the 1700s.

Hurricane Harvey (2017)

Harvey is the most costly and most infrastructure-damaging hurricane on record. Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage, on par with Hurricane Katrina, the largest hurricane in the US. The most severe hurricane, Harvey caused widespread flooding in the Houston area, resulting in the displacement of 30,000 residents and the death of 68 people.