Killer Storms: The Deadliest Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Ever Recorded

Killer Storms: The Deadliest Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Ever Recorded

When Floridians first heard about tropical storm Helene’s rapid intensification in late September 2024, they initially anticipated the storm to hit as a Category 2 hurricane. However, on September 26, it made landfall near Cedar Key as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm caused widespread damage across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. A state of emergency was implemented for 49 Florida counties, and people were asked to evacuate from several a…