How much damage does a hurricane cause?

The last major hurricane to hit Tampa hard was the 2004 Hurricane Charley, which caused $16 billion in damages. Tampa is in the line of fire for storm surges. read more

A Category 1 hurricane, which is the weakest type, can cause roof and siding damage. The strength of this hurricane can break large branches from old trees and cause power outages for several days. A Category 2 hurricane can blow over trees and lead to loss of power supply for several weeks. read more

When the hurricane approaches land it can cause a huge amount of damage. Flooding caused by storm surges is one of the most dangerous parts of a hurricane. As the storm moves near the coast, it can cause sea levels to rise as much as 20-30 feet. read more