2017 was filled with extreme weather of an unprecedented magnitude.
Last year, the U.S. experienced 16 weather and climate disasters each with losses exceeded $1 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Total losses approximate around $306 billion — a new U.S. record.
Hurricanes Maria and Irma had total damages of $90 billion and $50 billion, respectively. Wildfires on the west coast resulted in $18 billion in damages — triple the previous U.S. record. At least 362 people died and much more were injured during the course of these disasters.
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Denny Jacob
Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected].
