Major storms of the past 10 years - CNN.comMajor storms of the past 10 years - CNN.comBreaking NewsPlease select your default edition:InternationalU.S.MexicoU.S. EditionU.S.InternationalArabicEspañolMexicoSet edition preferenceSign inNewsU.S.WorldPoliticsTechHealthEntertainmentLivingTravelMoneySportsVideoCNNgoLatest NewsMust Watch VideosDigital StudiosTVCNNgoScheduleCNN FilmsShows A-ZAnchors and Reporters A-ZOpinionsPolitical Op-EdsSocial CommentaryiReportMore…PhotosLongformInvestigationsCNN profiles A-Z CNN Films: Life ItselfMorgan Spurlock: Inside ManCity of TomorrowCNN 10: Big IdeasThe Guns ProjectCNNMoney: Most Innovative CitiesChange the ListCNN HeroesImpact Your WorldQuick LinksPhotosLongformInvestigationsCNN profiles A-Z Major storms of the past 10 yearsUpdated 2:10 PM ET, Fri November 8, 2013Major storms of the past 10 years – Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, made landfall in the Philippines on Friday, November 8. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 315 kph (195 mph) and gusts as strong as 380 kph (235 mph), officials said. That wind strength puts it well above the 252 kph (157 mph) threshold for a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.Hide Caption 1 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Sandy, a Category 2 storm, formed on October 22, 2012, and dissipated on October 29. The hurricane's path went through Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the coastlines of New Jersey and New York. It caused $50 billion in preliminary damages and at least 165 deaths. Hide Caption 2 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Isaac, a Category 1 storm, formed on August 21, 2012, and dissipated on September 1. Its path included Haiti, Cuba, southern Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. It caused $2.35 billion in estimated damages and at least 41 deaths.Hide Caption 3 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, formed on August 2, 2012, and weakened on August 8. The hurricane made landfall in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, on the Yucatan Peninsula. It caused $174 million in damages and seven deaths. Hide Caption 4 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 storm, formed on August 20, 2011, and dissipated on August 29. The hurricane, which made landfall in eastern North Carolina, caused $7.3 billion in damages and at least 45 fatalities. Hide Caption 5 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Super Typhoon Megi made landfall over the northern Philippines island of Luzon on October 18, 2010. It was one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record. It had maximum sustained winds of 167 mph. An estimated $400 million in damages was reported, along with 11 deaths. Hide Caption 6 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Ike, a Category 2 storm, formed on September 1, 2008, and dissipated on September 14. The hurricane's path included the Turks and Caicos Islands, Cuba, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. It caused $29.5 billion in damages and 155 deaths.Hide Caption 7 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Wilma, a Category 3 storm, formed on October 15, 2005, and dissipated on October 25. The storm, which made landfall near Marco Island, Florida, caused $21 billion in damages and at least 45 fatalities.Hide Caption 8 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Rita, a Category 3 storm, formed on September 20, 2005, and dissipated on September 24. It made its landfall in Louisiana, and it caused 54 fatalities and $12 billion in damages.Hide Caption 9 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Katrina, a Category 3 storm, formed on August 25, 2005 and dissipated on August 29. The hurricane hit Florida as a Category 1 and then Louisiana as a Category 3. Its path also included Alabama and Mississippi. It caused $108 billion in damages and more than 1,723 deaths. Hide Caption 10 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Dennis, a Category 4 storm, formed on June 29, 2005, and dissipated on July 13. The hurricane made landfall near Punta del Ingles in southeastern Cuba. It was responsible for at least 42 deaths as well as $2.23 billion in damages.Hide Caption 11 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Jeanne, a Category 3 storm, formed on September 13, 2004, and dissipated on September 28. It made landfall on the east coast of Florida and is responsible for an estimated $6.88 billion in damages and 3,000 deaths in Haiti.Hide Caption 12 of 13Major storms of the past 10 years – Hurricane Ivan, a Category 5 storm, formed on September 2, 2004, and dissipated on September 24. 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