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- In 2005, Hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Wilma brought 2,375 claims to Church Mutual, reaching a total of $150 million in claims
- The most expensive hurricane to date was Hurricane Katrina, exceeding $125 billion in losses and damages
- On average, five out of 10 tropical storms will become hurricanes that strike the United States coastline every three years
- The increase in sea level after a hurricane can extend hundreds of miles inland
- At least two hurricanes every three years will have winds above 110 miles per hour, causing massive damage to infrastructures in their wake
- Hurricane hazards come in a variety of forms, including storm surges, high winds, tornadoes and flooding
- For details regarding the intensity and potential for damage by Category One through Category Five hurricanes, read about the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
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