How Hurricane Idalia Compares to Last 25 Most Destructive Named Storms to Hit Gulf Coast

Hurricane Delta reached Category 4 and caused significant damage in Louisiana. Lake Charles, Louisiana, already battered by Hurricane Laura a month prior, faced further devastation. The storm also impacted other coastal towns, causing widespread power outages and property damage.

Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and caused an estimated $7.3 billion in damage, mainly across Alabama and the Florida panhandle. The storm brought 30 inches of rain, which led to severe flooding and property damage in coastal towns including Pensacola, Florida, which experienced 100 mile per hour winds.

Tropical Storm Cristobal caused flooding and storm surges from 3 to 6 feet high in coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi, leading to structural damage. High winds and tornadoes accompanied the storm, which also ravaged parts of the Midwest.

Tropical Storm Olga hit Southeast Louisiana with wind gusts up to 70 mph, causing widespread power outages, flooding, and wind damage. Coastal flooding was also seen in Alabama and Mississippi.

Tropical Storm Nestor led to a tornado outbreak in Florida that damaged homes and infrastructure in Polk County and the town of Seminole. The storm also resulted in heavy rainfall and flooding across the Florida Panhandle.