How many people died in hurricane matthew?

But three days after the worst storm to strike Haiti in more than 50 years, the death toll is rising, and fast. From initial estimates of five dead, the government is now saying more than 280 people have been killed in Hurricane Matthew and its aftermath, the worst natural disaster to strike the nation since the earthquake of 2010. read more

Hurricane Matthew, which has killed at least 1,000 people in Haiti, has now accounted for at least 33 deaths in the US, including 12 in Florida, three each in South Carolina and Georgia and one in Virginia. read more

The death toll in North Carolina grew to 22 Thursday as floodwaters continued to rise in many areas. In a press conference held Thursday afternoon, Gov. Pat McCrory said that two more people have died due to the storm, ABC11 reports. In Lenoir County, someone died after driving around a road barrier and into water, where they drowned. read more