This is a list of costliest tropical cyclones, listed by tropical cyclone basin. Damage tolls of tropical cyclones are listed and ranked in USD of the year of the tropical cyclone, although inflation-adjusted figures are also supplied. The main effects of tropical cyclones include strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, floods, tornadoes, and landslides. This list is based on property damage done directly by a tropical cyclone.
Overall costliest
The costliest tropical cyclones on record are Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, both causing $125 billion in damages in 2005 and 2017, respectively. In 2022, Hurricane Ian became the third-costliest tropical cyclone on record, causing $112 billion in damages. In 2017, Hurricane Maria became the fourth costliest tropical cyclone on record. In 2024, Hurricane Helene became the fifth-most costly tropical cyclone on record, causing $78.7 billion in damages. Hurricanes Irma and Ida also have damage tolls of over $70 billion.
| Rank (Nominal) | Storm Name | Season | Basin | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Katrina | 2005 | N. Atlantic | $125 billion | $201 billion |
| 4 Harvey | 2017 | $160 billion | |||
| 3 | 5 Ian | 2022 | $112 billion | $120 billion | |
| 4 | 5 Maria | 2017 | $91.6 billion | $118 billion | |
| 5 | 4 Helene | 2024 | $78.7 billion | $78.7 billion | |
| 6 | 5 Irma | 2017 | $77.2 billion | $99 billion | |
| 7 | 4 Ida | 2021 | $75.3 billion | $87.3 billion | |
| 8 | 3 Sandy | 2012 | $68.7 billion | $94.1 billion | |
| 9 | 4 Ike | 2008 | $38 billion | $55.5 billion | |
| 10 | 5 Milton | 2024 | $34.3 billion | $34.3 billion | |
| 11 | 4 Doksuri | 2023 | W. Pacific | $28.6 billion | $29.5 billion |
| 12 | 5 Andrew | 1992 | N. Atlantic | $27.3 billion | $61.2 billion |
| 13 | 5 Wilma | 2005 | $26.5 billion | $42.7 billion | |
| 14 | 5 Ivan | 2004 | $26.1 billion | $43.5 billion | |
| 15 | 5 Michael | 2018 | $25.5 billion | $31.9 billion | |
| 16 | 4 Florence | 2018 | $24.2 billion | $30.3 billion | |
| 17 | 4 Laura | 2020 | $23.3 billion | $28.3 billion | |
| 18 | TS Daniel | 2023 | Mediterranean | $21.1 billion | $21.8 billion |
| 19 | TS Senyar | 2025 | N. Indian | $19.8 billion | $19.8 billion |
| 20 | 5 Rita | 2005 | N. Atlantic | $18.5 billion | $29.8 billion |
| 21 | 5 Hagibis | 2019 | W. Pacific | $17.3 billion | $21.3 billion |
| 22 | 4 Charley | 2004 | N. Atlantic | $16.9 billion | $28.1 billion |
| 23 | 5 Matthew | 2016 | $16.5 billion | $21.6 billion | |
| 24 | 5 Amphan | 2020 | N. Indian | $15.5 billion | $18.8 billion |
| 25 | 4 Nargis | 2008 | $15.3 billion | $22.3 billion | |
| 26 | 5 Yagi | 2024 | W. Pacific | $14.7 billion | $14.7 billion |
| 27 | 3 Irene | 2011 | N. Atlantic | $14.2 billion | $19.9 billion |
| 28 | 5 Jebi | 2018 | W. Pacific | $13 billion | $16.3 billion |
| 29 | 5 Otis | 2023 | E. Pacific | $12 billion | $12.4 billion |
| 30 | 5 Hugo | 1989 | N. Atlantic | $11 billion | $27.9 billion |
| 31 | 2 Fitow | 2013 | W. Pacific | $10.4 billion | $14 billion |
| 32 | 4 Frances | 2004 | N. Atlantic | $10.1 billion | $16.8 billion |
| 33 | 4 Mireille | 1991 | W. Pacific | $10 billion | $23.1 billion |
| 4 Faxai | 2019 | $12.3 billion | |||
| 5 Melissa | 2025 | N. Atlantic | $10 billion | ||
| 36 | 4 Georges | 1998 | $9.37 billion | $18.1 billion | |
| 37 | 4 Songda | 2004 | W. Pacific | $9.3 billion | $15.5 billion |
| 38 | 4 Lekima | 2019 | $9.28 billion | $11.4 billion | |
| 39 | 5 Saomai | 2000 | $9.24 billion | $16.9 billion | |
| 40 | 2 Gabrielle | 2022–23 | S. Pacific | $9.2 billion | $9.89 billion |
| 41 | 5 Beryl | 2024 | N. Atlantic | $9.05 billion | $9.05 billion |
| 42 | TS Allison | 2001 | $9 billion | $16 billion | |
| 43 | 4 Gustav | 2008 | $8.31 billion | $12.1 billion | |
| 44 | 5 Fani | 2019 | N. Indian | $8.1 billion | $9.96 billion |
| 45 | 5 Rammasun | 2014 | W. Pacific | $8.08 billion | $10.7 billion |
| 46 | 3 Jeanne | 2004 | N. Atlantic | $7.94 billion | $13.2 billion |
| 47 | 2 Sally | 2020 | $7.3 billion | $8.87 billion | |
| 48 | 4 Eta | 2020 | $7.24 billion | $8.8 billion | |
| 49 | 4 Floyd | 1999 | $6.5 billion | $12.3 billion | |
| 50 | 3 Hato | 2017 | W. Pacific | $6.41 billion | $8.22 billion |
North Atlantic Ocean
The costliest Atlantic hurricanes on record are Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, both causing $125 billion in damages in 2005 and 2017 respectively. In 2022, Hurricane Ian became the third costliest Atlantic hurricane on record, causing $112 billion in damages. Hurricanes Maria, Helene, Irma, and Ida also have damage tolls of over $70 billion. The costliest tropical cyclone in the Atlantic that did not become a hurricane is Tropical Storm Allison, which caused $9 billion in damages in 2001. The costliest Atlantic hurricane to not have its name retired is Hurricane Sally in 2020, which caused $7.3 billion in damages.
| Rank (Nominal) | Hurricane | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Katrina | 2005 | $125 billion | $201 billion |
| 4 Harvey | 2017 | $160 billion | ||
| 3 | 5 Ian | 2022 | $112 billion | $120 billion |
| 4 | 5 Maria | 2017 | $91.6 billion | $118 billion |
| 5 | 4 Helene | 2024 | $78.7 billion | $78.7 billion |
| 6 | 5 Irma | 2017 | $77.2 billion | $99 billion |
| 7 | 4 Ida | 2021 | $75.3 billion | $87.3 billion |
| 8 | 3 Sandy | 2012 | $68.7 billion | $94.1 billion |
| 9 | 4 Ike | 2008 | $38 billion | $55.5 billion |
| 10 | 5 Milton | 2024 | $34.3 billion | $34.3 billion |
Northeastern Pacific Ocean
The costliest Pacific hurricane on record was Hurricane Otis in 2023. Hurricane Manuel in 2013 is the second costliest Pacific hurricane on record. Hurricane Iniki of the 1992 Pacific hurricane season is still the costliest central Pacific hurricane on record. Only six Pacific hurricanes have caused over one billion dollars in damage; the three mentioned above, as well as Hurricane John, Hurricane Odile and Tropical Storm Agatha.
| Rank (Nominal) | Hurricane | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Otis | 2023 | $12–16 billion | $16.5 billion |
| 2 | 1 Manuel | 2013 | $4.2 billion | $5.67 billion |
| 3 | 4 Iniki | 1992 | $3.1 billion | $6.95 billion |
| 4 | 3 John | 2024 | $2.45 billion | $2.45 billion |
| 5 | 4 Odile | 2014 | $1.25 billion | $1.66 billion |
| 6 | TS Agatha | 2010 | $1.1 billion | $1.59 billion |
| 7 | 4 Hilary | 2023 | $948 million | $978 million |
| 8 | 5 Willa | 2018 | $825 million | $1.03 billion |
| 9 | 1 Madeline | 1998 | $750 million | $1.45 billion |
| 10 | 2 Rosa | 1994 | $700 million | $1.49 billion |
Northwestern Pacific Ocean
The costliest typhoon on record was Typhoon Doksuri in 2023, which caused over $28 billion in damages, primarily in China. Typhoon Hagibis in 2019 was responsible for over $17 billion in damages. Typhoon Yagi in 2024 is the third-costliest in nominal terms, causing over $14 billion in damages, while Typhoon Jebi in 2018 is the fourth-costliest, causing $13 billion in damages. Adjusting for inflation, Typhoon Mireille of 1991 is the second-costliest typhoon on record with it causing $18.4 billion (2018 USD) in damages. Without adjusting for inflation, it is tied with Typhoon Faxai of 2019 with both systems causing $10 billion in damages. Typhoons Lekima, Songda, and Saomai caused over $9 billion in damages in 2019, 2004, and 2000, respectively.
| Rank (Nominal) | Typhoon | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Doksuri | 2023 | $28.6 billion | $29.5 billion |
| 2 | 5 Hagibis | 2019 | $17.3 billion | $21.3 billion |
| 3 | 5 Yagi | 2024 | $14.7 billion | $14.7 billion |
| 4 | 5 Jebi | 2018 | $13 billion | $16.3 billion |
| 5 | 2 Fitow | 2013 | $10.4 billion | $14 billion |
| 6 | 4 Mireille | 1991 | $10 billion | $23.1 billion |
| 4 Faxai | 2019 | $12.3 billion | ||
| 8 | 4 Songda | 2004 | $9.3 billion | $15.5 billion |
| 9 | 4 Lekima | 2019 | $9.28 billion | $11.4 billion |
| 10 | 5 Saomai | 2000 | $9.24 billion | $16.9 billion |
North Indian Ocean
The costliest North Indian Ocean cyclone on record was Cyclone Senyar in 2025, which caused over $19 billion in damages. Cyclone Amphan became the second costliest cyclone in 2020 after causing $15.5 billion in damages. Cyclone Gonu is the costliest tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea. Other costly cyclones include Cyclones Fani, the 1999 Odisha cyclone, and Cyclone Phailin.
| Rank (Nominal) | Tropical cyclones | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TS Senyar | 2025 | $19.8 billion | $19.8 billion |
| 2 | 5 Amphan | 2020 | $15.5 billion | $18.8 billion |
| 3 | 4 Nargis | 2008 | $15.3 billion | $22.3 billion |
| 4 | 5 Fani | 2019 | $8.1 billion | $9.96 billion |
| 5 | 5 "Odisha" | 1999 | $4.44 billion | $8.38 billion |
| 6 | 5 Gonu | 2007 | $4.42 billion | $6.7 billion |
| 7 | 5 Phailin | 2013 | $4.26 billion | $5.75 billion |
| 8 | 4 Hudhud | 2014 | $3.58 billion | $4.76 billion |
| 9 | 3 Bulbul | 2019 | $3.41 billion | $4.19 billion |
| 10 | 2 Vardah | 2016 | $3.38 billion | $4.43 billion |
South-West Indian Ocean
Only twelve South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclones are known to have caused at least $250 million in damages. Among these, the costliest on record was Cyclone Chido in 2024, which caused $3.9 billion in damages. Other costly cyclones include Idai in 2019, Freddy in 2023, and Garance in 2025; respectively, the four cyclones caused $3.3 billion, $1.53 billion, and $1.05 billion.
| Rank (Nominal) | Cyclone | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Chido | 2024–25 | $3.9 billion | $3.9 billion |
| 2 | 4 Idai | 2018–19 | $3.3 billion | $4.13 billion |
| 3 | 5 Freddy | 2022–23 | $1.53 billion | $1.64 billion |
| 4 | 3 Garance | 2024–25 | $1.05 billion | $1.05 billion |
| 5 | 4 Enawo | 2016–17 | $400 million | $513 million |
| 6 | 4 Kenneth | 2018–19 | $345 million | $420 million |
| 7 | 4 Leon–Eline | 1999–00 | $309 million | $564 million |
| 8 | 4 Dina | 2001–02 | $287 million | $502 million |
| 9 | 2 Belal | 2023–24 | $275 million | $275 million |
| 10 | 3 Kamisy | 1983–84 | $250 million | $757 million |
| 5 Gafilo | 2003–04 | $250 million | $416 million |
Australian region
The costliest Australian region tropical cyclone on record was Cyclone Yasi in 2011, which caused $3.6 billion in damages. The next-costliest cyclone, Debbie, caused $2.73 billion in damages and is closely followed by Oswald, which caused $2.52 billion in damages. Additionally, Cyclones Alfred, Veronica, Ita, and Larry caused over $1 billion in damages in 2025, 2019, 2014, and 2006 respectively. Cyclone Tracy is considered one of Australia's most destructive cyclones. While only causing $645 million in damages, 66 people were killed and over 25,000 people were left homeless.
| Rank (Nominal) | Cyclone | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Yasi | 2010–11 | $3.6 billion | $5.19 billion |
| 2 | 4 Debbie | 2016–17 | $2.73 billion | $3.58 billion |
| 3 | TS Oswald | 2012–13 | $2.52 billion | $3.45 billion |
| 4 | 4 Alfred | 2024–25 | $1.25 billion | $1.25 billion |
| 5 | 4 Veronica | 2018–19 | $1.2 billion | $1.5 billion |
| 6 | 5 Ita | 2013–14 | $1.15 billion | $1.55 billion |
| 7 | 4 Larry | 2005–06 | $1.1 billion | $1.77 billion |
| 8 | 4 Zelia | 2024–25 | $733 million | $733 million |
| 9 | 4 Jasper | 2023–24 | $670 million | $691 million |
| 10 | 3 Tracy | 1974–75 | $645 million | $4.11 billion |
South Pacific Ocean
The costliest South Pacific tropical cyclone was Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, which caused $9.2 billion in damages. The next costliest, Tropical Depression 06F in 2023, caused $1.43 billion in damages. Other costly South Pacific cyclones include Cyclone Winston in 2016, Cyclone Harold in 2020, and Cyclone Pam in 2015.
| Rank | Tropical cyclones | Season | Damage USD | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Gabrielle | 2022–23 | $9.2 billion | |
| 2 | TD 06F | 2022–23 | $1.43 billion | |
| 3 | 5 Winston | 2015–16 | $1.4 billion | |
| 4 | 5 Harold | 2019–20 | $768 million | |
| 5 | 5 Pam | 2014–15 | $543 million | |
| 6 | 5 Judy and Kevin | 2022–23 | $433 million | |
| 7 | 4 Val | 1991–92 | $381 million | |
| 8 | 5 Lola | 2023–24 | $352 million | |
| 9 | 4 Evan | 2012–13 | $313 million | |
| 10 | 4 Gita | 2017–18 | $253 million |
Mediterranean Sea
The costliest Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone is Storm Daniel in 2023, which caused $21.14 billion in damages in Greece and Libya. The next costliest is Tropical Storm Rolf in 2011, which caused over $1.25 billion in damages. Other costly Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones include Cyclone Qendresa in 2014, Cyclone Apollo in 2021, Cyclone Numa in 2017, and Cyclone Ianos in 2020.
| Rank (Nominal) | Cyclone | Season | Damage (Nominal USD) | Inflation-Adjusted Damage (2025 USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TS Daniel | 2023 | $21.1 billion | $21.8 billion |
| 2 | TS Rolf | 2011 | $1.25 billion | $1.75 billion |
| 3 | TS Qendresa | 2014 | $250 million | $332 million |
| 4 | TS Apollo | 2021 | $245 million | $284 million |
| 5 | TS Numa | 2017 | $100 million | $128 million |
| 2 Ianos | 2020 | $121 million | ||
| 7 | 1 Zorbas | 2018 | $1 million | $1.3 million |
| TS Blas | 2021 | $1.2 million |
Elsewhere
Only two South Atlantic tropical cyclones have caused measurable amounts of damages. In 2004, Hurricane Catarina caused $350 million in damages when it made landfall as a Category 2 tropical cyclone in Santa Catarina. In 2022, Subtropical Storm Yakecan caused $50 million in damages in Uruguay and Southern Brazil.
In the eastern portion of the South Pacific, tropical cyclone formation is extremely rare, and Cyclone Yaku in 2023 is the only known system to impact land, causing $690 million in damages in Peru and Ecuador.
See also
- Outline of tropical cyclones
- List of disasters by cost
- List of the deadliest tropical cyclones
- List of the most intense tropical cyclones
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