At the time, it was the worst hurricane in more than 100 years.
This had been, by far, the worst hurricane the Bahamas had suffered in years.
Cuban authorities declared that Gustav is the worst hurricane to hit the country in 50 years.
This made it the worst hurricane to hit the city in at least 25 years.
Georges was the worst hurricane to hit the region in the 20th century.
It was one of the worst hurricanes in the history of the United States.
It was considered among the worst hurricanes in the history of Antigua, where thousands were left homeless.
It was considered one of the worst hurricanes on modern record in Halifax.
Furthermore, Liza was at that time considered the worst hurricane to affect the entire country the 20th century.
Finally, the worst hurricane in half a century bears down on Miami.