using the 2000 wealth normalization factor
Okay, so some are on the "cost" thingy. Frankly of all the ways to "rank" storms, I think this one is the silliest of them all--simply because it's something that DID NOT HAPPEN. I mean if we're going to deal in "hypotheticals"... and let's face it this ranking is all about "IF".. then there are a dozen other scenaria (if not more) that would top all those on that list-- I prefer to deal with actual events that took place and not propped up hypothetical scenarios. JMO.
I suppose those, "Wilma" figures take only damage to the US... but perhaps some are accounting for damages to Mexico? (rhetorical)... I know Mexico isn't the most open about admitting damages done by storms--at least by what I'd read in the past.
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