However, the point is powerful. The previous “expensive” designation went to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It nearly destroyed New Orleans, and did damage to several states along the Gulf of Mexico.

What a difference a few years and a federal law have made. At the end of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina led to overwhelming damage in Louisiana, especially in New Orleans, and nearly 2,000 people died ...

Eerie footage shows the view from space as Hurricane Idalia moved in and made ... down using explosives after suffering severe flood damage in 2024. The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at ...