Natural Disasters in 2005
Summary: our documented records include 3 major natural disasters in 2005, with a combined estimated death toll of 89,207. This covers major documented events only — smaller events of 2005 may not be recorded.
| Event | Type | Country | Date | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Wilma, 19 October 2005 — the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record | Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon | United States | Oct 19 | 23 |
| 2005 Kashmir Earthquake | Earthquake | Pakistan | Oct 8 | 87,351 |
| 2005 Hurricane Katrina | Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon | United States | Aug 29 | 1,833 |
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