The 15 most destructive hurricanes in US history

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Hurricane Harvey is currently making its way toward Texas with winds as high as 80 miles per hour in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane season lasts from June to the end of November for the Atlantic Ocean. the US has seen plenty of catastrophic and costly storms throughout history, with single events causing billions of dollars in damage.

Here's a look at some of the most devastating, costly storms ever to hit the US.