Source: Mitigation Online

Event Year Inflation-
Adjusted Losses
(Billions)
Hurricane Andrew 1992 $19.5
Northridge earthquake 1994 14.9
Hurricane Hugo 1989 6.0
Hurricane Georges 1998 3.2
Hurricane Betsy 1965 2.9
Hurricane Opal 1995 2.4
Oakland fire 1991 2.2
20-state winter storm 1993 2.1
Hurricane Floyd 1999 2.1
Hurricane Iniki 1992 2.0


last updated 20 Sep 2003