Read full storyPrevious1 of 11NextThe top 10 costliest U.S. natural disasters between 1980 and 2010 caused more than $501.1 billion in damage and up to 22,240 deaths, according to the National Weather Service and the Insurance Information Institute. They include hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and droughts. The losses include insured and uninsured losses, and the disasters impacted most regions of the country.More On Insurance:Compare homeowners insurance rates11 ways to avoid storm costsHow to review your homeowners policyCreate a news alert for "insurance" Related Articles:Ways to avoid storm costsReview homeowners policyLatest insurance newsRelated Links:Get federal disaster helpDumped by home insurer?Tax breaks for disaster victims advertisement
The top 10 costliest U.S. natural disasters between 1980 and 2010 caused more than $501.1 billion in damage and up to 22,240 deaths, according to the National Weather Service and the Insurance Information Institute. They include hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and droughts. The losses include insured and uninsured losses, and the disasters impacted most regions of the country.
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