2025 Ranks Among Costliest Years for U.S. Weather Disasters
• 2025 was one of the costliest years for U.S. weather disasters, with $115 billion in losses from 23 separate events.
• Severe storms, tornado outbreaks, and a historic California wildfire were the main drivers of the extensive damage.
• Experts attribute the increasing frequency and severity of disasters to growing exposure, vulnerability, and the influence of climate change.
2025: Billion-dollar weather disasters without landfalling hurricanes
2025 has emerged as one of the most financially devastating years for weather-related disasters in the United States. A staggering 23 separate incidents each resulted in damages exceeding $1 billion, amassing a total loss of $115 billion. This positions 2025 among the costliest years on record, particularly noteworthy given the absence of any landfalling hurricanes.
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