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.

Flood
Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
Heat
Cold
Wind
Rip Current
Total

U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics

Year 2015
10-Year Average
113
78
26
37
553
74
9
114
206
119
29
27
76
45
41
46
1,053
540

30-Year Average
64
42
65
200
122
23
60
32
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.

Flood
Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
Heat
Cold
Wind
Rip Current
Total

U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics

Year 2015
10-Year Average
113
78
26
37
553
74
9
114
206
119
29
27
76
45
41
46
1,053
540

30-Year Average
64
42
65
200
122
23
60
32
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.

Flood
Lightning
Tornado
Hurricane
Heat
Cold
Wind
Rip Current
Total

U.S. Natural Disaster Statistics

Year 2015
10-Year Average
113
78
26
37
553
74
9
114
206
119
29
27
76
45
41
46
1,053
540

30-Year Average
64
42
65
200
122
23
60
32
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.