Key takeaways:
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has tallied 23 weather events from January through August that cost at least $1 billion, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
- These events have caused 253 direct and indirect fatalities and produced more than $57.6 billion in damages.
- The NOAA has forecasted an “above normal” hurricane season, and has urged people to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
The United States has already experienced more billion-dollar weather disasters in 2023 than in any other year since authorities started tracking such data 40-plus years ago, according to new government data released Monday.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tallied 23 weather events from January through August that cost at least $1 billion, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020. These events have caused 253 direct and indirect fatalities and produced more than $57.6 billion in damages.
The NOAA noted that the number may rise as more events are taken into account. This year’s disasters have so far cost more than $57.6 billion and killed 253 people.
The NOAA also reported that Tropical Storm Hilary is among the potential billion-dollar events from 2023 that are still under review. Additionally, the NOAA has forecasted an “above normal” hurricane season, which will continue through the end of November.
The NOAA’s report serves as a reminder of the devastating effects of extreme weather events and the need for increased preparedness and resilience measures. The agency has urged people to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
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