First Half of 2025 Sets Record for Most Damaging Extreme Weather in U.S. History
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Summary
The first half of 2025 has set a new record for the most damaging extreme weather events in U.S. history, with costs exceeding $100 billion even after accounting for inflation. This unprecedented damage was driven by a combination of extraordinary events including Los Angeles wildfires, tornadoes, and multiple flood events. Experts note that the number of natural disasters this winter was 'exceptional' and warn that this trend of increasingly costly extreme weather is likely to continue.
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This is partly because of a handful of extraordinary events, such as the Los Angeles wildfires.
But the number of natural disasters that struck this winter was also 'exceptional'
Experts say this trend is likely to continue.
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