The answer is "Ohio suffered the most damage from the storm because they didn't know the storm was coming" because the storm would not be as severe after it had traveled on land for a time and would probably cause the most damage near the coast of South Carolina due to flooding.

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.

The answer is "none of these." Natural disasters cost many people their lives and it is very expensive to repair infrastructure in the aftermath. They are difficult to predict but certain areas are more likely to experience certain kinds of natural disasters. 

Predicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible. Sometimes scientists can track the direction of hurricanes, or predict the affected areas of a flood, but most other types of natural disasters are even more difficult to predict than those

Avalanche- a large amount of snow moving quickly down a mountain, typically on slopes of 30 to 45 degrees. Avalanches can be caused by people, new snow and wind.

Earthquake- a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and can result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include California, Oregon, Washington, and other places that are directly above fault lines.

Flooding- a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.

Hurricanes- also called typhoons and cyclones, are dangerous storms of swirling winds and can cause major damage due to storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

Other types of natural disasters include tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and tornadoes.