The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in U.S. History

"There have been a whopping 99 billion-dollar weather events since 2020, with 39 in the past year and a half alone. According to scientific studies, such extreme weather events - including heat waves, large storms, flooding, drought, and others - are likely to become more frequent or more intense as a result of climate change and human-induced rise in the global average temperature."

"39. Southern Severe Weather Hail the size of golf balls across central and eastern Texas damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses. There was also damage in portions of Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina from hail and high winds. 38. Fort Lauderdale Flash Flood Over 25 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas, causing flash flooding. The Fort Lauderdale Airport also closed on April 13 due to the flooding."

Since 2020, the U.S. has recorded 99 billion-dollar weather events, including 39 in the past year and a half. Extreme weather events — heat waves, large storms, flooding, drought, and other hazards — are becoming more frequent or more intense due to climate change and human-driven increases in global average temperature. Wealthier and more populated regions such as the U.S. tend to see higher monetary damages from these events. Recent costly incidents include severe hailstorms across Texas and neighboring states, an intense Fort Lauderdale flash flood, a large tornado outbreak, and a rare southern derecho producing widespread wind damage.

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