The Most Expensive Weather Disaster in U.S. History Cost Nearly $15 Billion

Since 1980, the U.S. experienced 400 climate and weather disasters costing over $2.785 trillion, with extreme events predicted to increase due to climate change.

The past year and a half saw 39 billion-dollar weather events, highlighting rising intensity and frequency of extreme weather linked to climate change.

Damaging events like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires will become more common and severe, revealing the connection between climate change and financial impacts.

The U.S. remains vulnerable to costly weather disasters, with wealthier regions experiencing greater damages, compounding the challenges posed by climate change.

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