The end of September marks the end of Atlantic hurricaneseason's peak. However, the possibility of hurricanes developing inthe fall months remains, as the season doesn't officially end untilNovember 30. In fact, some of the most destructive hurricanes inhistory have taken place in October and November.

Meteorologist Chris Dolce has compiled a list of severehurricanes that have made landfall in the U.S. during the last twomonths of season. His full report is available on WeatherChannel.com.

In addition, the Insurance Institute for Business& Home Safety (IBHS) is urging homeowners and businesses tostay informed and take appropriate measures to mitigate damages.The organization stresses the necessity of roof evaluation, notingthat underlying blemishes or roofing issues can compromise astructure's ability to withstand high winds and heavy rains.

Below is a list of notable late-season hurricanes that developedin the Atlantic Basin. A detailed, interactive summary can beaccessed here.

Hurricane Wilma (Oct. 15 – Oct. 25, 2005)

Wilma caused $21 billion dollars of damage in the U.S. alone,making it the fourth most expensive hurricane in U.S. history. Thestorm first struck Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula before makinglandfall just south of Naples, Florida, where it producedsignificant wind damage and brought severe flooding to the FloridaKeys and Grand Bahama Island.

Hurricane Mitch (Oct. 22 – Nov. 9, 1998)

Mitch was the deadliest Caribbean hurricane in 200 years,killing more than 9,000 people, according to the National HurricaneCenter. The storm is also the second strongest October hurricane onrecord.

Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 5 – 15, 1954)

Hazel caused 95 fatalities in the U.S. after first striking theCarolina coasts as a CAT 4 storm. An estimated 400 to 1000fatalities were also recorded in Haiti. But more damage was done asit continued as far north to Toronto, Canada, resulting in 81 morefatalities in Canada.

Hurricane Kate (Nov. 15 – 23, 1985)

Kate is the latest storm in the hurricane season to makelandfall in the U.S., as winds of 100 mph struck the FloridaPanhandle creating a storm sure of 11 feet.