Hurricane Helene causes $145-160 billion in damage, among costliest storms in U.S. history
AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Helene caused $145 to $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest U.S. storms, with widespread damages reported across Florida and the southern Appalachians.
A preliminary damage report estimates that Hurricane Helene caused between $145 billion and $160 billion in total damages and economic losses, placing the storm among the costliest in U.S. history.
The projection, issued by AccuWeather, includes damages to homes, businesses, medical facilities, and infrastructure, as well as indirect economic impacts such as job and wage losses, supply chain disruptions, and evacuation costs. The forecast also accounts for both insured and uninsured losses, ma...
