AccuWeather predicts Hurricane Harvey to be the most costly natural disaster in US history

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - August 30, 2017  - AccuWeather  predicts Hurricane Harvey, which has wreaked havoc in Texas, to be the most costly natural disaster in United States history.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - August 29, 2017  - AccuWeather reports some of the worst flooding from Harvey may be yet to come even as rain diminishes in the next 24 to 48 hours over parts of Texas and Louisiana.

"This is a devastating flooding event, the likes of which we have not seen in at least the last 12 years, since the Hurricane Katrina disaster," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Rossio said.

This past weekend, Hurricane Harvey devastated Texans with flooding, high winds, and heavy rains. As many as 30,000 may be forced into shelters and 450,000 are likely to seek some form of disaster relief as more rain continues to fall.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center - August 26, 2017  - AccuWeather reports torrential rain, flooding and damaging winds will continue over a large part of southeastern Texas as Harvey stalls and meanders nearby into next week.

Even though hurricane-force winds will cease in the coming hours, the worst impact from Harvey may be yet to come considering the amount and duration of rain in store.