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AIR has estimated insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Delta at between $1bn and $3bn.
Hurricane Delta made landfall on 9 October at around 6pm CDT near Creole, Louisiana, as a Category 2 storm with sustained wind speeds of 100mph and a central pressure of 970mb.
Delta brought strong winds and storm surge to coastal communities, mainly in southwestern and south-central Louisiana. The southwestern corner of Louisiana was also hit with heavy rainfall, up to 17 inches in some places.
According to AIR, Hurricanes Laura and Delta made landfall roughly 12 miles and six weeks apart. Strong winds from these...