List of costliest tropical cyclones

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.^[2][3][4][5] 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.^[6][7][8]

Hurricanes Katrina (left) and Harvey (right) both caused $125 billion in damage, more than any other tropical cyclone worldwide.

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.^[2][3][4][5] Hurricanes Maria, Helene, Irma, and Ida also have damage tolls of over $70 billion.^[6][7][8] 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.^[9] The costliest Atlantic hurricane to not have its name retired is Hurricane Sally in 2020, which caused $7.3 billion in damages.^[10]

The costliest Pacific hurricane on record was Hurricane Otis in 2023.^[11] Hurricane Manuel in 2013 is the second costliest Pacific hurricane on record.^[12] Hurricane Iniki of the 1992 Pacific hurricane season is still the costliest central Pacific hurricane on record.^[13] 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.^[14][15][16]

The costliest typhoon on record was Typhoon Doksuri in 2023, which caused over $28 billion in damages, primarily in China.^[17][18][19] Typhoon Hagibis in 2019 was responsible for over $17 billion in damages.^[20] 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.^[21] Without adjusting for inflation, it is tied with Typhoon Faxai of 2019 with both systems causing $10 billion in damages.^[22][23] Typhoons Lekima, Songda, and Saomai caused over $9 billion in damages in 2019, 2004, and 2000, respectively.^[24][23]

The costliest North Indian Ocean cyclone on record was Cyclone Senyar in 2025, which caused over $19 billion in damages.^[25] Cyclone Amphan became the second costliest cyclone in 2020 after causing $15.5 billion in damages.^[26] Cyclone Gonu is the costliest tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea.^[27] Other costly cyclones include Cyclones Fani, the 1999 Odisha cyclone, and Cyclone Phailin.^[28][29][30]

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.^[31] Other costly cyclones include Idai in 2019, Gezani in 2026, and Freddy in 2023; respectively, the three cyclones caused $3.3 billion, $2 billion, and $1.53 billion in damages.^{[32][33][34][35]}

The costliest Australian region tropical cyclone on record was Cyclone Yasi in 2011, which caused $3.6 billion in damages.^[36] The next-costliest cyclone, Debbie, caused $2.73 billion in damages^[37] and is closely followed by Oswald, which caused $2.52 billion in damages.^[38] Additionally, Cyclones Alfred, Veronica, Ita, and Larry caused over $1 billion in damages in 2025, 2019, 2014, and 2006 respectively.^{[39][40][41][42][43]} Cyclone Tracy is considered one of Australia's most destructive cyclones. While only causing $645 million in damages,^{[note 1][44]} 66 people were killed and over 25,000 people were left homeless.^[45]

The costliest South Pacific tropical cyclone was Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, which caused $9.2 billion in damages.^[46] The next costliest, Tropical Depression 06F in 2023, caused $1.43 billion in damages.^[47] Other costly South Pacific cyclones include Cyclone Winston in 2016,^[48] Cyclone Harold in 2020,^[49][50][51] and Cyclone Pam in 2015.^[52][53][54]

The costliest Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone is Storm Daniel in 2023, which caused $21.14 billion in damages in Greece and Libya.^[74][75] The next costliest is Tropical Storm Rolf in 2011, which caused over $1.25 billion in damages.^[76] Other costly Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones include Cyclone Qendresa in 2014,^[77] Cyclone Apollo in 2021,^[78] Cyclone Numa in 2017,^[79] and Cyclone Ianos in 2020.^[80]

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.^[81][82]

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.^[83]

• Outline of tropical cyclones
• List of disasters by cost
• List of the deadliest tropical cyclones
• List of the most intense tropical cyclones