The History of Hurricane Earl Over the Years

Hurricane Earl, one huge freakin’ storm, but did you know there are at least THREE other Hurricane Earl’s?

Hurricane Earl 1998

People killed: 3

Damages: $80 million ($107 million in 2010)

Hurricane Earl 1986

Never made it to Category 3 strength. Weak.

Hurricane Earl 1980

Never made it to Category 2 strength. No damages to land or shipping.

Hurricane Earl 2010

Deaths: 0
Damages: $150 million

So there you have it, Hurricane Earl of 2010 is the costliest Earl to have come to the east coast, but not the deadliest.