0Hurricane Earl and the 15 Worst Storms Since 1980: PhotosAs people across the Northeast prepare for Irene, here’s a look back at America’s worst hurricanes—starting with Alicia.Updated Jul. 14, 2017 6:20PM EDT / Published Sep. 02, 2010 3:57PM EDT AP Photo Hurricane Alicia 1983AP Photo Hurricane Gilbert 1988Newscom Hurricane Hugo 1989Bob Bridges / AP Photo Hurricane Bob 1991 Hurricane Andrew 1992Ray Fairall / AP Photo Hurricane Opal 1995Tony Ranze / Getty Images Hurricane Mitch 1998Raul Gavidia / AP Photo Hurricane Floyd 1999Phil Sandlin / AP Photo Tropical Storm Allison 2001Eric Gay / AP Photo Hurricane Charley 2004Gregory Bull / AP Photo Hurricane Ivan 2004Phil Coale / AP Photo Hurricane Frances 2004Dave Martin / AP Photo Hurricane Katrina 2005Ben Sklar / AP Photo Hurricane Wilma 2005Jose Luis Magana / AP Photo Hurricane Ike 2008Smiley N. Pool / Pool, AP Photo
Hurricane Alicia 1983AP Photo Hurricane Gilbert 1988Newscom Hurricane Hugo 1989Bob Bridges / AP Photo Hurricane Bob 1991 Hurricane Andrew 1992Ray Fairall / AP Photo Hurricane Opal 1995Tony Ranze / Getty Images Hurricane Mitch 1998Raul Gavidia / AP Photo Hurricane Floyd 1999Phil Sandlin / AP Photo Tropical Storm Allison 2001Eric Gay / AP Photo Hurricane Charley 2004Gregory Bull / AP Photo Hurricane Ivan 2004Phil Coale / AP Photo Hurricane Frances 2004Dave Martin / AP Photo Hurricane Katrina 2005Ben Sklar / AP Photo Hurricane Wilma 2005Jose Luis Magana / AP Photo Hurricane Ike 2008Smiley N. Pool / Pool, AP Photo