Collectively, cyclones that hit the region have resulted in over 10,000 deaths, most of which occurred prior to the start of hurricane hunter flights in 1943. Additionally, the cumulative impact from the storms has totalled over US$300 billion in damage (2018 dollars), primarily from Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Ian in the 1992, 2017, and 2022 seasons respectively.
Collectively, cyclones that hit the region have had a profound impact, resulting in over 10,000 fatalities before the start of hurricane reconnaissance efforts in 1943. The cumulative damage from these storms totals over US$300 billion (2018 dollars), primarily due to Hurricanes Andrew, Irma, and Ian in the 1992, 2017, and 2022 seasons.