Lee Trace

112 Round Top Way

Sacramento, CA 82000

RE: Publication Material (U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics)

The U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics compiles information on fatalities, injuries, and damages caused by
weather-related hazards. These statistics are reported by the National Climate and Weather Center and
include data from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The most notable change
between the 10-year average and the most recent year is the significant increase in tornado-related and
heat-related injuries and fatalities.
U.S. Natural Disaster
Statistics

Year 2015 10-Year Average 30-Year Average
Flood 113 78 64
Lightning 26 37 42
Tornado 553 74 65
Hurricane 9 114 200
Heat 206 119 122
Cold 29 27 23
Wind 76 45 60
Rip Current 41 46 32
Total 1,053 540 608

The National Climate and Weather Center recommends additional tracking of the occurrence of tornado
and heat-related events that are of statistical significance from one year to the next.
For publication in The Weather Source
Ron Mahler
348 N. Boulevard
Jackson, MS 89776

RE: Publication Material (U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics)

The U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics compiles information on fatalities, injuries, and damages caused by
weather-related hazards. These statistics are reported by the National Climate and Weather Center and
include data from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The most notable change
between the 10-year average and the most recent year is the significant increase in tornado-related and
heat-related injuries and fatalities.
U.S. Natural Disaster
Statistics

Year 2015 10-Year Average 30-Year Average
Flood 113 78 64
Lightning 26 37 42
Tornado 553 74 65
Hurricane 9 114 200
Heat 206 119 122
Cold 29 27 23
Wind 76 45 60
Rip Current 41 46 32
Total 1,053 540 608

The National Climate and Weather Center recommends additional tracking of the occurrence of tornado
and heat-related events that are of statistical significance from one year to the next.
For publication in America's Weather
Micala Strele
29 Upper River Road
Provo, UT 98921

RE: Publication Material (U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics)

The U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics compiles information on fatalities, injuries, and damages caused by
weather-related hazards. These statistics are reported by the National Climate and Weather Center and
include data from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The most notable change
between the 10-year average and the most recent year is the significant increase in tornado-related and
heat-related injuries and fatalities.
U.S. Natural Disaster
Statistics

Year 2015 10-Year Average 30-Year Average
Flood 113 78 64
Lightning 26 37 42
Tornado 553 74 65
Hurricane 9 114 200
Heat 206 119 122
Cold 29 27 23
Wind 76 45 60
Rip Current 41 46 32
Total 1,053 540 608

The National Climate and Weather Center recommends additional tracking of the occurrence of tornado
and heat-related events that are of statistical significance from one year to the next.
For publication in Weather Trends in the U.S.