Since 2000 the U.S. has experienced nine out of the 20 costliest tropical cyclones (hurricanes) dating back to records from 1900.
A large portion of the damage resulted from inland floods caused by torrential rain.
Here is a look back at those 20 devastating storms, only four of which were Category 4 or Category 5 hurricanes.
Facts and figures provided by the National Hurricane Center, accounting for 2010 deflation rates.
Credit: NOAA