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NOAA Storm Database Analysis: Health and Economic Impacts of Severe Weather Events
Analysis of the NOAA Storm Database (1950–2011) identifying weather event types most harmful to population health and those with the greatest economic consequences across the United States.
Impact of Severe Weather Events on Public Health and Economy
Analysis of the NOAA Storm Database to identify which severe weather events are most harmful to population health and have the greatest economic consequences. Process raw data and aggregated fatalities, injuries, and property damage by event type. Results indicate that tornadoes are the most harmful to health, while floods cause the highest economic damage.