The last time a hurricane killed more than 100 people in the mainland United States was in 2017, when Hurricane Harvey struck Texas; only eight hurricanes have killed more than 100 people since 1950.

As of Monday, Hurricane Helene has tragically taken more than 100 lives as it tore through the Southeast, leaving devastation and chaos in its path.

Known now as one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the United States in recent times, Helene has severely impacted the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, all reporting fatalities due to this powerful storm.

As the affected communities strive to recover, hundreds of people remain unaccounted for and search and rescue operations are ongoing. In North Carolina’s Buncombe County alone, officials have reported 35 deaths caused by the storm.

Helene has firmly positioned itself among the top 10 deadliest storms in U.S. history. The grim toll may rise further as cleanup and rescue missions proceed.

The last time such a deadly storm struck the U.S. was in 2017 when Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Houston, resulting in 103 fatalities. Since 1950, only eight hurricanes have been this deadly.

Let’s take a look at some other comparable storms:

Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Andrew

Deadliest hurricanes in the US

Source: National Hurricane Center reports