NEW ORLEANS —

When we think of some of the most intense and memorable hurricanes to ever hit Louisiana in the state's history, names like Katrina, Ida, Laura, Betsy and Audrey come to mind. Before hurricanes were given names, there were two powerful storms that struck the state in the 1800s: the 1856 Last Island hurricane and the 1893 Cheniere Caminada hurricane.

Below, we take an interactive look at some of the worst storms to significantly affect our state from earliest to latest. Advertisement

Our sources include the National Weather Service, The National Hurricane Center, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Last Island Hurricane (1856)

► Landfall Date: Aug. 10

► Category : 4

► Landfall Location: Last Island

► Cost: More than $1 million

► Deaths:

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