As Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc across the US mainland, the death toll has tragically climbed to 160, making it the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the country in the past five decades. The deadliest hurricane in recent history remains Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which claimed the lives of at least 1,833 individuals.
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is evident as the death toll has now reached 160 across six states. North Carolina has been hit the hardest, with 73 reported fatalities. South Carolina follows with 36 casualties, while Georgia has reported 25 deaths. Florida has recorded 15 fatalities, Tennessee with 9, and Virginia with 2.
