Yes, hurricane damage is getting worse. But that`s largely because there`s more stuff to damage
(LA Times Clippers)

In 1960, roughly 845,000 people lived in the 24 counties along the Carolina coast. By 2000, the number had grown to more than 1.5 million as the demand for beach living and ocean views continued to rise. The coastal population today tops 2 million. The development boom persisted despite warnings...