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4. New Orleans, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 396,870 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.6 billion - Metro area population: 1.3 million - Recent severe hurricane: Katrina (2005)
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4. New Orleans, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 396,870 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.6 billion – Metro area population: 1.3 million – Recent severe hurricane: Katrina (2005)

Cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage

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<img loading="" class="lazyload size-article_feature" data-sizes="auto" alt="Cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage | Using data from CoreLogic's 2021 Hurricane Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 15 cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage. Metro areas are ranked by the number of single-family homes at risk of storm surge damage. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .” title=”Cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage | Using data from CoreLogic’s 2021 Hurricane Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 15 cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage. Metro areas are ranked by the number of single-family homes at risk of storm surge damage. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/10/27/LCUX4TZUIBSHTZJG3LTVKKJNYU.jpg”>
Cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage | Using data from CoreLogic’s 2021 Hurricane Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 15 cities where hurricanes would cause the most damage. Metro areas are ranked by the number of single-family homes at risk of storm surge damage. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .
15. Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 136,951 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $34.3 billion - Metro area population: 854,884 - Recent severe hurricane: Ida (2021)
15. Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 136,951 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $34.3 billion – Metro area population: 854,884 – Recent severe hurricane: Ida (2021)
14. Lafayette, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 146,254 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $33.4 billion - Metro area population: 489,207 - Recent severe hurricane: Ida (2021)
14. Lafayette, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 146,254 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $33.4 billion – Metro area population: 489,207 – Recent severe hurricane: Ida (2021)
13. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Homes at risk of storm surge: 156,161 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $30.4 billion - Metro area population: 496,901 - Recent severe hurricane: Hugo (1989)
13. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Homes at risk of storm surge: 156,161 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $30.4 billion – Metro area population: 496,901 – Recent severe hurricane: Hugo (1989)
12. Boston, Massachusetts | Homes at risk of storm surge: 159,245 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $54.0 billion - Metro area population: 4.9 million - Recent severe hurricane: Bob (1991)
12. Boston, Massachusetts | Homes at risk of storm surge: 159,245 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $54.0 billion – Metro area population: 4.9 million – Recent severe hurricane: Bob (1991)
11. Charleston, South Carolina | Homes at risk of storm surge: 184,563 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $46.8 billion - Metro area population: 802,122 - Recent severe hurricane: Hugo (1989)
11. Charleston, South Carolina | Homes at risk of storm surge: 184,563 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $46.8 billion – Metro area population: 802,122 – Recent severe hurricane: Hugo (1989)
10. Naples, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 197,265 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $44.5 billion - Metro area population: 384,902 - Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
10. Naples, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 197,265 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $44.5 billion – Metro area population: 384,902 – Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
9. Jacksonville, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 220,301 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $52.7 billion - Metro area population: 1.6 million - Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
9. Jacksonville, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 220,301 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $52.7 billion – Metro area population: 1.6 million – Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
8. Houston, Texas | Homes at risk of storm surge: 261,103 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $56.9 billion - Metro area population: 7.1 million - Recent severe hurricane: Harvey (2017)
8. Houston, Texas | Homes at risk of storm surge: 261,103 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $56.9 billion – Metro area population: 7.1 million – Recent severe hurricane: Harvey (2017)
7. Bradenton, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 284,828 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $57.5 billion - Metro area population: 836,995 - Recent severe hurricane: Hermine (2016)
7. Bradenton, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 284,828 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $57.5 billion – Metro area population: 836,995 – Recent severe hurricane: Hermine (2016)
6. Fort Myers, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 321,940 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $67.0 billion - Metro area population: 770,577 - Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
6. Fort Myers, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 321,940 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $67.0 billion – Metro area population: 770,577 – Recent severe hurricane: Irma (2017)
5. Virginia Beach, Virginia | Homes at risk of storm surge: 395,653 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $95.0 billion - Metro area population: 1.8 million - Recent severe hurricane: Matthew (2016)
5. Virginia Beach, Virginia | Homes at risk of storm surge: 395,653 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $95.0 billion – Metro area population: 1.8 million – Recent severe hurricane: Matthew (2016)
4. New Orleans, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 396,870 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.6 billion - Metro area population: 1.3 million - Recent severe hurricane: Katrina (2005)
4. New Orleans, Louisiana | Homes at risk of storm surge: 396,870 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.6 billion – Metro area population: 1.3 million – Recent severe hurricane: Katrina (2005)
3. Tampa, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 544,433 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.8 billion - Metro area population: 3.2 million - Recent severe hurricane: Charley (2004)
3. Tampa, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 544,433 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $100.8 billion – Metro area population: 3.2 million – Recent severe hurricane: Charley (2004)
2. Miami, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 738,994 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $149.3 billion - Metro area population: 6.2 million - Recent severe hurricane: Andrew (1992)
2. Miami, Florida | Homes at risk of storm surge: 738,994 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $149.3 billion – Metro area population: 6.2 million – Recent severe hurricane: Andrew (1992)
1. New York, New york | Homes at risk of storm surge: 781,823 - Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $304.5 billion - Metro area population: 19.2 million - Recent severe hurricane: Superstorm Sandy (2012)
1. New York, New york | Homes at risk of storm surge: 781,823 – Reconstruction cost value of at-risk property: $304.5 billion – Metro area population: 19.2 million – Recent severe hurricane: Superstorm Sandy (2012)

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