Hazards Associated with Significant Weather Events

Percentages of all U.S. Deaths by Natural Hazards

Each YearApproximately 2000 deaths worldwideApproximately 44 deaths in US

Hail

• $1 Billion crop damage per year• Personal economic damage– Cars– Homes (roof / window)– Landscape

Flash Flooding

• Usually predictable • Low-lying areas• Soil transport system• Property damage

Downburst / TornadoTrees blown down

in one directionConcentrated

Debris is spread outward

El Nino / El Nina

• Warming / cooling of equatorial water Pacific• Increase rainfall / drought• Coastal erosion / landslides

Tornado / Hurricane

• Injury / Loss of Life• Property Destruction• Evacuation• Communication Challenges• Emotional Effects• Rebuilding