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SLIDESHOW: US Hurricanes By The Numbers

11. Hurricane Agnes, 1972

11. Hurricane Agnes, 1972

Landfall Category: 1

Damage: $11.7 Billion
Date of storm: June 18-23, 1972
U.S. areas affected: Florida(Panhandle), Georgia, Carolinas, Northeastern U.S.

This June 23, 1972, photo shows people in Harrisburg, Pa., being rescued by boat from their homes after Hurricane Agnes caused the Susquehanna River to overflow its banks, leading to heavy flooding.

SLIDESHOW: US Hurricanes By The Numbers

11. Hurricane Agnes, 197210. Hurricane Hugo (1989)9. Hurricane Rita (2005)8. Hurricane Irene (2011)7. Hurricane Charley (2004)6. Hurricane Ivan (2004)5. Hurricane Wilma (2005)4. Hurricane Ike (2008)3. Hurricane Andrew (1992)2. Hurricane Sandy (2012)1. Hurricane Katrina (2005)
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