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Displaced Flames fan · 08-28-2005, 07:46 PM

There have been only 3 category 5 hurricanes hit the US mainland in the last 154 years. I didn't realize they were quite that rare. The storm that hit Galveston, TX early in the 1900's wasn't even a category 5. The loss of life and total destruction of that city then was unbelievable. I hope we don't see similar results with this storm. The surge and resultant floods that New Orleans is facing was also the main problem in Galveston.

08-28-2005, 07:46 PM	#44
Displaced Flames fan Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kalispell, Montana Exp:	There have been only 3 category 5 hurricanes hit the US mainland in the last 154 years. I didn't realize they were quite that rare. The storm that hit Galveston, TX early in the 1900's wasn't even a category 5. The loss of life and total destruction of that city then was unbelievable. I hope we don't see similar results with this storm. The surge and resultant floods that New Orleans is facing was also the main problem in Galveston. __________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck