History’s Top 10 Largest Storms

8/4/2021 (Permalink)

Throughout history we have seen some unbelievably massive storms.

Long-time Florida residents have a tendency to grow numb to the severity of hurricane season in Florida. Having survived countless hurricanes and major storms, most Floridians look at Category 1 and Category 2 hurricanes as commonplace and nothing to worry too much about. The reality, however, is that South Florida residents must take every storm seriously. History reminds us that things can change in an instant and encourages homeowners to be vigilant and proactive in preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.

Throughout history we have seen some unbelievably massive storms. From cyclones and typhoons and from hurricanes to tropical storms, the destruction of past storms is not easily ignored. While movies showcase the threat of storms in a dramatic fashion, the truth is that some of history’s largest storms have truly had people running for their lives.

In the spirit of keeping everyone grounded and aware of the fact that major storms do exist, we have compiled a list of some of the biggest storms to ever hit earth. Our focus is usually on locations like Louisiana and Florida, but the entire globe has suffered at one point or another. The term we use most often, “hurricanes”, is actually only utilized in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. Whenever a storm hits in any other ocean it is referred to as a “typhoon”.

The following are some of the largest storms in the history of our planet:

• The Great Bhola Cyclone - Bangladesh
• Hurricane Liza - Mexico
• Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans
• Haiphong Typhoon - Gulf of Tonkin
• Vargas Tragedy – Venezuela
• Super Typhoon Nina - Hualien, China
• The Great Hurricane - Barbados
• Kavali Cyclone - Thailand
• Hugli River Cyclone - India
• Hong Kong Rainstorm Disasters - Hong Kong

The perfect combination of air pressure changes and water temperature can create extremely large and dangerous storms. The storms mentioned above accounted for tens of thousands of deaths. As we find ourselves approaching the peak of hurricane season soon, it is important to heed all warnings from the National Hurricane Center. Always err on the side of caution when it comes to hurricane preparation.