Climate chaos is hitting wallets hard in 2024. The U.S. endured 15 billion-dollar weather disasters in just six months, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The agency revealed that 13 severe storms — packing tornadoes, hail, and hurricane-force winds — plus two massive winter storms caused widespread damage from coast to coast. With losses exceeding $1 billion each, these events highlight the growing economic toll of extreme weather.
While NOAA hasn't released total cost estimates yet, experts warn such disasters strain infrastructure, spike insurance claims, and disrupt supply chains. The pattern aligns with climate models predicting more frequent high-intensity weather events as global temperatures rise.
The pattern aligns with climate models predicting more frequent high-intensity weather events as global temperatures rise.
