Events

  • 289,919: total number of weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between 2013 and 2017
  • The total number of events increased by 7.6% between 2013 and 2017

Deaths

  • 2,776: total number of weather event deaths reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between 2013 and 2017
  • Direct and indirect deaths from weather events increased by 22% between 2013 and 2017
  • Top three causes of deaths (2013 – 2017):
    • Heat (normal and excessive): 498 deaths
    • Flash flood: 451 deaths
    • Rip current: 256 deaths
  • Deadliest weather events (2013 – 2017):
    • Flash Flood / Tropical Storm: Hurricane Harvey – 130 deaths. August 25 – 30, 2017, Texas.
    • Debris Flow – 43 deaths. March 22, 2014, Washington. 
    • Excessive Heat – 37 deaths. July 2013, desert southwest

Injuries

  • 8,385: total number of weather event injuries reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between 2013 and 2017
  • Direct and indirect injuries from weather events increased by 117% between 2013 and 2017
  • Top three causes of injuries (2013 – 2017):
    • Heat (normal and excessive): 2,907 injuries
    • Ice Storm: 1,038 injuries
    • Thunderstorm Wind: 838 injuries