The Most Destructive Weather Events

Idalia reminds us that the cost of hurricanes for storms with the letter “I” has been especially deadly and destructive.

What Natural Disasters Cost Us

With 21 named storms, 2021 was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season (yes, ever). According to the WMA (World Meteorological Association), hurricane lists include 21 letters because it’s tough to find easily recognizable names that start with a Q,…

What a Disaster Can Cost Us

Looking at the past, we can plan for the future by being able to quantify disaster costs that range from hurricanes to drought.

Six Facts About Disaster Economics

When natural disasters like hurricanes, massive snowstorms, and wildfires strike a region, their economic impact is far more than the clean-up.