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How many billion-dollar disasters were experienced in the U.S. in 2023?
How many billion-dollar disasters were experienced in the U.S. in 2023?
28
What was the total cost of the weather and climate disasters in 2023?
What was the total cost of the weather and climate disasters in 2023?
$92.9 billion
Which event was the costliest in 2023?
Which event was the costliest in 2023?
Southern / Midwestern Drought and Heat Wave
How many weather and climate disasters have the U.S. sustained since 1980?
How many weather and climate disasters have the U.S. sustained since 1980?
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What was the cumulative cost for the 376 events mentioned in the text?
What was the cumulative cost for the 376 events mentioned in the text?
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How many separate billion-dollar disaster events impacted the U.S. from 2019-2023 (CPI-adjusted)?
How many separate billion-dollar disaster events impacted the U.S. from 2019-2023 (CPI-adjusted)?
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How many separate billion-dollar disasters have killed at least 5,500 people from 2017-2023?
How many separate billion-dollar disasters have killed at least 5,500 people from 2017-2023?
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In how many of the last seven years (2017-2023) has the U.S. been impacted by landfalling Category 4 or 5 hurricanes?
In how many of the last seven years (2017-2023) has the U.S. been impacted by landfalling Category 4 or 5 hurricanes?
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What is the total cost of U.S. billion-dollar disasters over the last 5 years (2019-2023)?
What is the total cost of U.S. billion-dollar disasters over the last 5 years (2019-2023)?
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What percentage of all disaster-related costs were due to billion-dollar disasters from 1980-2000?
What percentage of all disaster-related costs were due to billion-dollar disasters from 1980-2000?
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