Hurricane Harvey lands as costliest hurricane in Atlantic Basin history

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With the end of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Harvey tops the list as the costliest tropical cyclone in Atlantic Basin history.

Harvey caused an estimated $198 billion in damage. The monster storm also accounted for the most rainfall from any tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Basin with 60.58 inches falling in Nederland, Texas.
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In comparison, Katrina's damage total equaled $108 billion and Sandy caused $75 billion in damage.

COSTLIEST HURRICANES:
1. Harvey - $198 billion
2. Katrina - $108 billion
3. Sandy - $75 billion
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4. Ike - $38 billion
5. Wilma - $49 billion
6. Andrew - $27 billion
7. Ivan - $23 billion
15. Allison - $9 billion
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